Physical Therapist - Home Health Care - Oakland County
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Job Description
Company Description
At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world.
As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more.
With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
Job Description
- Physical Therapist - Home Health Care
- Location: Oakland County
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, day shift
- On-Call Requirements: Minimum of one weekend per month, plus one summer holiday and one winter holiday
- Compensation & Benefits: $10,000 sign-on bonus; eligible for full-time benefits
Job Description
Ready to make a real difference in people's lives? As a Physical Therapist in our Home Health Care team, you'll bring movement, strength, and hope back to our rehabilitative clients right in their own homes! Working collaboratively with our therapy supervisor, you'll design and deliver personalized physical therapy treatment programs that get results—whether that's easing pain, restoring mobility, or helping clients reclaim their independence.
Key Responsibilities
Implement medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs tailored to each client's unique needs
Get creative with diverse therapeutic techniques—from heat and aquatic therapy to targeted exercises and functional training
Work one-on-one with clients to relieve pain and restore physical function in a supportive, encouraging environment
- Track progress and celebrate wins with your clients as they reach their rehabilitation goals
- Collaborate with the therapy supervisor and broader healthcare team to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
- Maintain detailed documentation and adapt treatment plans based on client progress and feedback
- Bring your expertise, compassion, and positive energy to every home visit
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
A specific level of technical knowledge and the applications of various treatment interventions in order to relieve pain and/or restore a physiological function.
This level of knowledge is generally obtained through the completion of an accredited bachelor's level program in Physical Therapy.
License/Certifications
Current State of Michigan Licensure in order to practice as a registered physical therapist.
Qualifications
- The ability to lift and position clients and to perform treatment modalities.
- A high level of interpersonal skill is required to effectively interface with clients and physicians.
- Must possess a current State of Michigan driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
- Must have reliable transportation and a telephone.
Key Responsibilities
Design and deliver personalized physical therapy treatment programs to clients in their homes to restore mobility and independence. Collaborate with the therapy supervisor and healthcare team to track progress and ensure high-quality, coordinated care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (236 salary observations; 1,572 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,826 salary observations; 61,306 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,800 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $89k (middle half $82k–$100k)449 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Michigan vs national | $89k median in Michigan | $93k nationally (−5%)236 state / 11,826 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Michigan | 640 active | 21,800 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | Michigan Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment659 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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