Pediatric Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist -Pediatric PRN
  • Location: 5659 Stadium Drive, Ste 2, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
  • Schedule: PRN, weekdays (Mon-Fri)
  • Compensation: Based on experience
  • Locations With Full-Time Openings: Sturgis, Coldwater, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Mason, and East Lansing.

We are seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join our pediatric outpatient orthopedic team. This role is perfect for someone with outpatient experience who values work-life balance. This position will provide coverage for call outs and vacations.

Why Work With Us?

At NovaCare Kids, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience and helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

PRN Perks

  • Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
  • Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
  • 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
  • Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional rehabilitation: evaluate, treat, direct, and document
  • Stay compliant with state, local, and federal regulations
  • Communicate openly with colleagues, patients, families, and physicians
  • Participate in team meetings

Qualifications

  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
  • Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
  • CPR certification

Additional Data

  • If you’re passionate about helping others and value flexibility, apply today!
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric RehabilitationOrthopedic TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningDocumentationRegulatory ComplianceCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist - PRN at NovaCare Kids Pediatric Therapy a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 465 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Physical Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (264 salary observations; 1,770 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,934 salary observations; 70,152 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Physical Therapist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (physical therapy)ranked against 465 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Michigan vs national$89k median in Michigan$94k nationally (−5%)264 state / 12,934 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Michigan8 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physical therapist listings in Michigan675 active23,160 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan physical therapist listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment675 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,153 in the last 30 days734 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapist pay trend (all specialties)+1.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (465 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Michigan figures use all physical therapists: too few Michigan Pediatrics postings state pay.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

42 jobs · 30 employers
16
<$110k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
51% this job
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 465 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
NovaCare Kids Pediatric Therapy logo

About NovaCare Kids Pediatric Therapy

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

Benefits & Perks

Free in-person and online CEUs
401(k) with company match after 1,000 hours
Nationwide professional support network
Flexible PRN scheduling

Living in Kalamazoo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$231k
Typical market rent
$1,216/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.8
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 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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