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Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Position Summary

The physical therapist will accurately assess, differentially diagnosis, and identify deficits in a patient’s ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. They develop an individualized treatment plan with patient-centered goals to reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability and work with the individual to prevent the loss of mobility.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Performs patient evaluations through the process of obtaining history, performing relevant systems review, and selecting and administering specific tests and measures to obtain data.

2. Establishes an individualized plan of care and selects treatment techniques that addresses the specific impairments identified in the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders.

3. Conducts ongoing reassessment of the patient and their response to treatment.

4. Initiates and manages the discharge plan beginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment.

5. Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.

6. Completes legible, accurate and clear documentation within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited program of physical therapy.
  • Current state Board of Physical Therapy licensure.
  • BLS certification.

Preferred

  • One year of physical therapist experience.

Position/Subsidiary Specific

Required:

  • Valid driver’s license, proof of valid auto insurance, and maintain a driving record in accordance with McLaren’s corporate driving policy and eligibility guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist is responsible for assessing patients, diagnosing movement deficits, and developing individualized treatment plans to restore function and reduce pain. They also manage discharge planning and supervise ancillary staff and students.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited physical therapy program with a current state board license and BLS certification. A valid driver's license and insurance are required, while one year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationDifferential DiagnosisTreatment PlanningPatient-Centered CarePatient ReassessmentClinical DocumentationStaff Supervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (262 salary observations; 1,439 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,879 salary observations; 56,729 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)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at McLaren Health Care a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,017 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 28 employers

20
<$105k
11
$105k-125k
4
$125k-145k
6
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
64%
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist I: Full-Time, Atlantic Rehab Rockaway

Atlantic Health System · Rockaway, New Jersey

$41.79-$73.56/hr
#2

School Physical Therapist (PT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$70-$73/hr
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) – Travel Contract + Lodging

$70+/visit
#4

Physical Therapist (PT) – Flexible Schedule

$70+/visit
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Mount Pleasant

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$211k
Typical market rent
$1,044/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
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.

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