Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$75K–$90K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Company Description
- Join the Leaders in Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapist – Plymouth Physical Therapy Specialists
- Location: Garden City
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Compensation: $75,000- $90,000
- Bonuses: Sign-on and Profit Sharing
Grow your career with Physical Therapy Specialists (PPTS), Southeastern Michigan’s premier private practice in sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation.
Why Join PPTS?
For 31 years, we have been dedicated to providing unparalleled care to our Southeastern Michigan communities. As a practice, we emphasize continuing education, mentorship, and professional development, ensuring our therapists stay at the forefront of the field.
- At PPTS, you’ll be part of a highly skilled team, including:
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialists (OCS)
- Certified MDT Therapists
- GIFT Fellows in Applied Functional Science (FAFS)
- Certified Hand Therapists (CHT)
Job Description
We have an immediate opening for a staff Physical Therapist at our Livonia West clinic, and are looking for professionals who are passionate about patient care, committed to continuous growth, and eager to develop expertise in orthopedic rehabilitation.
New Grad Mentorship Program
12 -24 month structured, formal program paired with an experienced Mentor. Weekly one-on-one’s along with consistent coaching/feedback.
- First Phase: Clinic Operations
- Second Phase: Skill Development – including manual therapy, differential diagnosis treatment, and communication strategies with patients
- Third Phase: Caseload ramp-up and independence
- Fourth Phase: Professional Growth – focus on career route beyond treating and CEU planning
Leadership Development and Mentorship
- Program to develop and shape clinicians into a leadership role including Directorship and Clinical Instructor training
- Individualized Program Plans Steering Clinician to career pathway
- Weekly meetings with Regional Leaders with Operational skill development
Taking on Assistant Responsibilities
Business and Strategic Development including financial planning, marketing, growth/mentorship training, and leading staff
Qualifications
Licensed or upcoming Physical Therapist with an advanced degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current Michigan Physical Therapist license in good standing, with active CPR certification.
- Proficiency in technology and clinical systems, including Electronic Medical Records (EMR) platforms, database applications, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Additional Information
What We Offer
- Profit Sharing Program
- Unlimited Continuing Education Support
Licensure & Professional Membership Reimbursement
- Passion-driven Programs: If you have a passion for a specific program or specialty area, we will support you in designing and implementing it into our practice.
- Mentorship & Career Development
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality orthopedic and sports medicine rehabilitation to patients. Participate in professional growth through mentorship programs and potentially transition into leadership or clinical instructor roles.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (261 salary observations; 1,432 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at US Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Living in Garden
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $215k≈ 2.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,677/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 73 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.3
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.