Physical Therapist - Home Health Care - City of Detroit
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Job Description
Company Description
At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world.
As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more.
With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
Job Description
- Physical Therapist - Home Health Care - City of Detroit - 24 Hours/Week - Day Shift
- Location: City of Detroit
- Schedule: 24 hours per week, Day shift
- On-Call Requirements: Minimum of one weekend per month, plus one summer holiday and one winter holiday
- Compensation & Benefits: $6,000 sign-on bonus; eligible for part-time benefits
Responsibilities
Get ready to make a real difference in patients' lives! As a Physical Therapist in our Home Health Care program, you'll:
Bring medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs to life, using a dynamic mix of therapeutic techniques—from heat and aquatic therapy to targeted exercises—all tailored to each client's unique needs
Work one-on-one with rehabilitative clients to help them overcome pain and reclaim their physical independence in the comfort of their own homes
Partner collaboratively with your therapy supervisor to develop and refine treatment strategies that actually work
Transform patients' recovery journeys by combining clinical expertise with genuine compassion and encouragement
Stay engaged with the latest therapeutic best practices to ensure every client receives top-notch, evidence-based care
This is hands-on, meaningful work where you'll see the direct impact of your efforts every single day!
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
A specific level of technical knowledge and the applications of various treatment interventions in order to relieve pain and/or restore a physiological function.
This level of knowledge is generally obtained through the completion of an accredited bachelor's level program in Physical Therapy.
License/Certifications
Current State of Michigan Licensure in order to practice as a registered physical therapist.
Qualifications
- The ability to lift and position clients and to perform treatment modalities.
- A high level of interpersonal skill is required to effectively interface with clients and physicians.
- Must possess a current State of Michigan driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
- Must have reliable transportation and a telephone.
Key Responsibilities
You will provide medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients in their homes to help them overcome pain and regain independence. You will also collaborate with supervisors to refine treatment strategies and ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (236 salary observations; 1,572 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,826 salary observations; 61,306 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,800 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $88k (middle half $68k–$100k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Michigan vs national | $89k median in Michigan | $93k nationally (−5%)236 state / 11,826 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Michigan | 640 active | 21,800 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $6k sign-on | Michigan Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment659 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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