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Henry Ford Health
Southfield, Michigan

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.

We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.

With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.

Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

About the Department

Join the dedicated team at Providence Hospitals, part of the esteemed Henry Ford Health network. Serving communities across Oakland County, our hospitals blend advanced specialty care with strong local connections.

As a Physical Therapist, you'll work within a supportive environment that values collaboration, innovation, and patient-centered care. Our suburban locations offer convenience and excellent amenities, while our deep community roots ensure a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.

Role Overview

As a Physical Therapist, you'll play a vital role in evaluating and implementing medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Your expertise will directly support patients in their recovery journey, helping them regain mobility, manage pain, and improve their quality of life. This role is essential in fostering patient independence and overall well-being.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

  • Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients¿ conditions to tailor treatment plans.
  • Establish, revise, and evaluate personalized care plans in collaboration with patients and their families.
  • Deliver therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques appropriate for each patient's needs.
  • Oversee the activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and support personnel to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy.
  • BLS Provider certification through the American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in Physical Therapy.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, you'll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with diverse teams, and the chance to contribute to mission-driven work. We prioritize continuous learning and professional development, empowering you to make a lasting impact in healthcare.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that¿s transforming lives every day.

Job Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate and implement personalized treatment programs to help patients regain mobility and manage pain. They are also responsible for overseeing physical therapy assistants and support personnel to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningMobility trainingPain managementClinical documentationSupervision of support personnel

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 36% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (276 salary observations; 1,512 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,296 salary observations; 58,632 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
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $89k (middle half $82k–$100k)406 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Michigan vs national$89k median in Michigan$94k nationally (−5%)276 state / 15,296 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Michigan619 active21,797 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 27 employers
12
<$100k
13
$100k-115k
5
$115k-130k
1
$130k
3
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
37%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School Physical Therapist (PT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$70-$73/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

CVHCare · Hayward, California

$150k
#3

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
#4

Physical Therapist (PT)

$100k-$130k
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

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

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About Henry Ford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Detroit, MI
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Career growth opportunities
Professional development
Collaborative work environment

Living in Southfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$254k
Typical market rent
$1,539/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
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 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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