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Bronson Healthcare
Battle Creek, Michigan

Physical Therapi

Physical TherapistNo callNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

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Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location: Battle Creek- 300 North Ave - Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

Title

Physical Therapist, Full-Time, Outpatient, Bronson Battle Creek | 1:1 Patient Care Model | Sign-On Bonus Up to $20,000

Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehabilitation | Bronson Battle Creek

At Bronson Battle Creek, our outpatient Physical Therapists enjoy the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients through a 1:1 treatment model, allowing for personalized care and improved outcomes.

You'll evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans for patients recovering from injury, surgery, and musculoskeletal, neurological, and orthopedic conditions.

Through evidence-based interventions, you'll help patients restore function, improve mobility and strength, reduce pain, and achieve their personal goals.

Join a collaborative rehabilitation team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care in a supportive environment where therapists are empowered to practice at the top of their license.

Why Join Bronson?

  • 1:1 Patient Care that allows you to focus on quality treatment and meaningful patient connections.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Starting Day One, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings options.
  • Collaborative and supportive rehabilitation team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and continuing education.
  • Participation in program development and quality improvement initiatives.
  • H-1B sponsorship opportunities available for qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations and establish individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide direct one-on-one patient care using evidence-based interventions.
  • Establish functional goals, monitor progress, and modify plans of care as needed.
  • Educate patients and families to support recovery and long-term wellness.
  • Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams.
  • Complete timely and accurate documentation within the electronic health record.
  • Supervise PTAs, support staff, students, and volunteers as assigned.
  • Participate in process improvement and departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Current Michigan Physical Therapist license in good standing.
  • BLS certification within three months of hire.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology.
  • Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies appropriate to the populations served.

Experience the Bronson difference through meaningful 1:1 patient care, a collaborative team culture, and benefits that begin on your first day of employment.

Shift: First Shift

  • Time Type
  • Full time
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
  • 40
  • Cost Center
  • 4100 Physical Therapy - OP (BBC)

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationIndividualized Treatment PlanningFunctional Goal SettingProgress MonitoringPatient and Family EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationElectronic Health Record DocumentationPTA Supervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 50% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (274 salary observations; 1,497 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,227 salary observations; 58,316 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,840 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $89k (middle half $82k–$100k)405 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Michigan vs national$89k median in Michigan$94k nationally (−6%)274 state / 15,227 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Michigan612 active21,898 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 50% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,840 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapi at Bronson Healthcare a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,840 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 23 employers
4
<$90k
7
$90k-100k
9
$100k-110k
6
$110k-120k
2
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
56% this job
Loan repayment
41%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT)

Adaptive Home Health · Wayne, Michigan

$100k-$130k
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient

Advocate Health · Stephenson, Michigan

$41.1-$61.65/hr
#3

Physical Therapist (NEW GRAD MENTOR PROGRAM) - Ossining, NY

$75k-$115k
#4

Physical Therapist (NEW GRAD MENTOR PROGRAM) - White Plains, NY

$75k-$115k
+ 29 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,840 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About Bronson Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Kalamazoo, MI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision starting day one
Retirement savings options
Sign-on bonus up to $20,000
H-1B sponsorship available
Continuing education opportunities
1:1 patient care model

Living in Battle Creek

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$201k
Typical market rent
$1,159/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.5
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Battle Creek, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.