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Kalamazoo, Michigan

Physical Therapist On-Call | Grand Rapids

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$50/hr

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Job Description

Physical Therapist (on-Call): Neuro Rehabilitation

Make a real impact—help someone regain independence while building a career you're proud of.

The On-Call Physical Therapist provides skilled physical therapy services to individuals in Hope Network's Neuro Rehabilitation program.

In this flexible role, you'll evaluate, treat, and educate individuals recovering from neurological injuries and conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve mobility, function, and quality of life.

While this is an on-call position, consistent scheduling opportunities are anticipated during an upcoming maternity leave coverage.

What You'll Do

  • Evaluate individuals and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
  • Provide hands-on therapy to improve strength, balance, mobility, coordination, and functional independence
  • Design and monitor home exercise programs and mobility interventions
  • Train direct care staff on safe transfers, gait techniques, and therapy recommendations
  • Collaborate with PTAs, rehabilitation staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Complete timely documentation, progress notes, and treatment reports
  • Participate in care planning, discharge planning, family education, and team meetings
  • Monitor therapy equipment and recommend adaptive equipment or mobility devices as needed

What We're Looking For

  • Compassionate and patient with a passion for helping others achieve meaningful recovery
  • Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong documentation skills
  • Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic rehabilitation environment

What You Bring

Preferred

  • Two or more years of experience working with adults with neurological disabilities or traumatic brain injuries (TBI)

Required

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
  • Current Physical Therapist license
  • Membership with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Top Benefits

  • Competitive pay: $50/hour
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Flexible, on-call scheduling
  • Supportive, collaborative work environment

Why Hope Network

Not your average job. Not your average impact.

At Hope Network, you’re not just filling a role—you’re showing up for someone who needs consistency, encouragement, and support. Every day looks different, but one thing stays the same: what you do matters.

Our teams are built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to those we serve. We believe no human is more valuable than the next—and the work you do here truly matters.

Apply today and start making a difference.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat individuals recovering from neurological injuries by developing individualized treatment plans and providing hands-on therapy. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and train staff on safe mobility techniques and equipment usage.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy and possess a current Physical Therapist license. Preferred qualifications include two or more years of experience working with adults with neurological disabilities or traumatic brain injuries.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Gait trainingPatient assessmentTreatment planningHome exercise program designAdaptive equipment recommendation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 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 On-Call | Grand Rapids at Hope Network a 6.4 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 on-call duties.

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Salary Distribution17 jobs

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<$100k
2
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2
$120k-140k
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$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

CME allowance
67%
401k / retirement match
57%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Relocation assistance
19%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

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

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Living in Kalamazoo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Typical market rent
$1,230/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.8
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 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Hope Network

Individual and Family Services
Grand Rapids, Michigan
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay ($50/hour)
Mileage reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Flexible, on-call scheduling
Supportive, collaborative work environment