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Sandusky, Michigan

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Physical TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Title: Physical Therapist

Department: Rehab Services

Status: Temporary, Full Time (40 hours per week) starting December 2026. 

Hours: Hours may be adjusted in response to workload demands. May require weekend call hours. Low census may be utilized in accordance with hospital policy. 

Job summary

The physical therapist is a licensed Physical Therapist who organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; assists patients to reach their maximum performance and live within their limitations; Provides for the daily supervision of physical therapy staff in the absence of the Department Director. 

Qualifications/Position Requirements

1. Graduate of an APTA accredited Physical Therapy Program

2. Licensed physical therapist in the state of Michigan.

3. BLS Certification required within 3 months of hire and recertification as required.

4. Ability to establish effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, patients, families, physicians, and all other support hospital & external personnel

5. Supports and contributes to the total hospital system by maintaining a hospital-wide perspective and serving on department/hospital committees.

6. Ability to influence the direction of Physical Therapy Services by maintaining a positive perspective/attitude.

7. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a stressful situation while maintaining composure and excellence in the delivery of PT services

8. Ability to promote and adapt to change in order to keep current with Physical Therapy care duties.

9. Ability to apply the principles of quality physical therapy care and prepare patient programs.

10. Evidence of a sense of responsibility, initiative, honesty, and a positive attitude.

11. Knowledge of various equipment, including whirlpools, traction equipment, parallel bars, weights, etc.

12. Ability to delegate appropriate tasks to support staff.

Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

McKenzie Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist organizes and conducts medically prescribed therapy programs to restore patient function and prevent disability. They also provide daily supervision to physical therapy staff in the absence of the Department Director.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an APTA accredited Physical Therapy Program and hold a valid Michigan state license. BLS certification is required within three months of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careRehabilitationClinical supervisionTime managementStress managementEquipment operationWhirlpool therapyTraction therapyDocumentationDelegation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (49 salary observations; 219 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (20,704 salary observations; 48,650 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Sandusky

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$182k
Median resident rent
$784/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About McKenzie Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Sandusky, MI
51-200 employees