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Southfield, Michigan

Physical Therapist - Contingent

Physical TherapistContingent

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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

  • Job Title
  • Physical Therapist - Contingent

About the Department

Join the dedicated team at Providence Hospitals, a respected network within Henry Ford Health, serving communities across Oakland County.

Our hospitals offer advanced specialty care with deep local roots, combining the strength of a leading health system with convenient suburban locations, excellent amenities, and strong community connections.

As a Physical Therapist, you'll play a vital role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Role Overview

As a Physical Therapist, you will evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, and restore function. Your expertise will directly support patients and their families, helping them achieve their health and wellness goals. This role is essential in enhancing quality of life and fostering independence for those in our care.

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 that involve patients and their families.
  • Implement 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

  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
  • BLS Provider certification through the American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's 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 meaningful 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: Contingent

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate and conduct prescribed treatment programs to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, and restore function. They are also responsible for overseeing physical therapy assistants and students to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningMobility improvementPain managementRehabilitationPatient careClinical documentationTeam collaborationSupervision of support staff

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% 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 active21,802 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 40% 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

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 24 employers
19
<$105k
7
$105k-125k
2
$125k-145k
4
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
4%

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 - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
+ 32 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

Professional development
Career growth opportunities
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.