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AmeriStaff Services
Harper Woods, Michigan

Physical Therapist – Home Visits

Physical TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$75 per completed 1–hour patient visit /hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist – Home Health Visits (Contingent)

AmeriStaff Nursing Services is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist to provide in-home therapy visits to patients throughout the Metro Detroit area, including the City of Harper Woods and surrounding communities. This role offers the opportunity to deliver meaningful one-on-one patient care while maintaining a flexible schedule.

As a Physical Therapist with AmeriStaff, you will play an important role in helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independence while receiving care in the comfort of their homes. This is a contingent home visit position that offers autonomy, flexibility, and competitive visit-based compensation.

Compensation

$75 per completed 1-hour patient visit

Benefits of Working with Ameristaff Nursing Services

  • Weekly pay
  • Direct deposit
  • One-on-one patient care
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Advanced clinical training opportunities
  • Referral bonus program
  • Opportunities to work close to home

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled physical therapy services during in-home patient visits across the Metro Detroit area
  • Evaluate patient conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Educate patients and caregivers on therapy techniques and safety practices
  • Document patient progress and treatment plans accurately
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
  • Ensure compliance with all clinical standards, documentation requirements, and HIPAA regulations

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Current, valid, and unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the State of Michigan
  • Minimum one (1) year of Physical Therapy experience
  • Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong time management and organizational skills

About Ameristaff Nursing Services

AmeriStaff Nursing Services specializes in providing high-quality in-home healthcare services for patients throughout the Metro Detroit area. Our mission is to deliver compassionate care while supporting healthcare professionals with a flexible and supportive work environment.

In 2024, AmeriStaff Nursing Services was recognized as one of Michigan’s Top Workplaces for Healthcare, demonstrating our dedication to both our patients and employees. Our work-life balance culture allows clinicians to spend more time with their families while building a rewarding career.

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationCaregiver EducationCollaborationHIPAA Compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (183 salary observations; 1,549 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$156k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $162k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

AmeriStaff Services holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 12 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist – Home Visits at AmeriStaff Services a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,541 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 23 employers

14
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
1
$130k
4
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
78%
Sign-on bonus
59%
Loan repayment
37%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Physical Therapist - Studio City

Myo · Los Angeles, California

$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist, Home Care

$72k-$138k
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Harper Woods

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$162k
Typical market rent
$1,417/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.