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Big Rapids, Michigan

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Company Description
  • Location: Big Rapids, MI
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • Sign-on Bonus: $5,0000

Evergreen Physical Therapy, operating across five clinic locations throughout Michigan, specializes in delivering top-tier personalized rehabilitation services. Our focus areas include sports medicine, occupational injury prevention and treatment, as well as comprehensive care for pre- and post-orthopedic surgical cases.

At Evergreen, we are deeply committed to guiding our patients along the most effective and efficient path to recovery. Our team of clinicians is driven by a shared dedication to lifelong learning, constantly seeking out and integrating new knowledge and skills into our practice. This culture of ongoing clinical education and collaborative teamwork forms the cornerstone of our company's ethos.

Job Description

  • We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Physical Therapist to join our team at Evergreen PT.
  • As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to our patients, ensuring their recovery and well-being.
  • Assess patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on the evaluation results
  • Review the physician's referral (prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required
  • Provide direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines
  • Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers
  • Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians
  • Complete a written plan of care, develop goals based on evaluation findings, and develop a comprehensive program to attain goals
  • Implement physical therapy treatment program and provide essential physical therapy treatments

Communicate effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies

Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports

Qualifications

Graduate degree from CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program. New graduates are encouraged to apply, we’d love for you to start your career with us!

  • Current or upcoming state of Michigan Physical Therapy license and CPR certification
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a strong plus.
  • Additional Information

What We Offer

  • Qualified Physical Therapist candidates are eligible for up to $5,000 bonus program
  • Excellent benefits package including 401k, health, dental, generous paid time off, and more
  • Training and support
  • Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership
  • Clinic mentorship
  • Employee discount plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Family-friendly work environment
  • Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will assess patients to develop and implement personalized treatment plans while providing direct care and overseeing rehabilitation technicians. They are responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and communicating effectively with patients, physicians, and insurance providers.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningOrthopedic careCollaborationCommunication

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

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 US Physical Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,270 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs

401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,270 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Big Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k
Typical market rent
$1,094/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.

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About US Physical Therapy

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Benefits & Perks

401k
Health insurance
Dental
Generous paid time off
Training and support
Professional development
Clinic mentorship
Employee discount plans