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Ferndale, Michigan

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Doctor of Physical Therapy – Full time

Location: Ferndale/Southfield, MI

Schedule: 4 days a week/10h shift - 8am-6pm.

At Epic Health, we don’t just treat conditions—we transform lives. We’re on a mission to provide healthcare that actually works for our community, focusing on the needs of the most vulnerable. As a multi-specialty practice, we take a comprehensive approach to patient care, looking at the big picture. We don’t shy away from challenges, and we need a passionate, driven Physical Therapist who’s ready to jump in and help our patients reclaim their mobility and quality of life.

What You’ll Do

  • Evaluate like you mean it: Assess patients’ physical conditions, combining medical history, diagnostic tests, and hands-on observation to create the most accurate picture possible.
  • Design treatments that actually work: Develop personalized rehabilitation plans that go beyond just the basics—aim for strength, mobility, and real progress.
  • Implement treatment like a pro: Use everything in your toolkit—manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation—to get patients back to moving like they should.
  • Track and adjust: Monitor patients’ progress closely. If something’s not working, change it up. Keep pushing for results and don’t settle.
  • Collaborate with the best: Work with our providers and the rest of the healthcare team to ensure patients are getting the most holistic, comprehensive care possible.
  • Teach patients to keep going: Show patients and their families how to continue treatment at home with personalized exercises and mobility techniques. Teach them how to prevent injuries and take control of their health.
  • Stay organized: Keep accurate, up-to-date records on patient progress, treatment plans, and any adjustments made. Your documentation will keep our team aligned and informed.
  • Lead the charge: If you oversee physical therapy assistants or aides, make sure they’re delivering care that meets Epic’s high standards and aligns with treatment goals.

What You’ll Bring

  • Education: A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program.
  • Licensure: Passing the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and obtaining state licensure to practice in Michigan.
  • Experience: Strong background in physical therapy, with a solid understanding of therapeutic techniques and patient management.
  • Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and patient management skills. Ability to create individualized rehabilitation plans that truly make a difference.
  • Strength: Ability to lift 40+ lbs. We’re looking for someone who can get their hands dirty—literally and figuratively.
  • Familiarity: Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in physical therapy.

Why Join Epic Health?

  • Competitive Salary: You’re worth it, and we’ll make sure you’re recognized.
  • Health, Vision, Dental, Disability & Life Insurance: We’ve got you covered in more ways than one.
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay: Because we know you work hard, you deserve time to recharge.
  • 401K Retirement Plan: We’re in this for the long haul, together.
  • Paid Orientation and Training: We’ll get you up to speed and keep you sharp.

Ready to Change Lives?

At Epic Health, we’re not here to settle. We want to change the game in healthcare, and we need people who are ready to bring their best every single day. If that sounds like you, let’s get to work.

Apply today and be part of something truly EPIC - epichs.org

  • Background checks are required for this role.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate patient conditions, design personalized rehabilitation plans, and implement treatments using manual therapy and therapeutic exercises. They will also monitor patient progress, collaborate with the healthcare team, and educate patients on home-based care and injury prevention.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program and possess a valid Michigan state license. Strong clinical skills, the ability to lift 40+ lbs, and familiarity with physical therapy regulations are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient assessmentRehabilitation planningTeam collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 40% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (259 salary observations; 1,693 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,871 salary observations; 62,396 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,715 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Michigan vs national$89k median in Michigan$94k nationally (−5%)259 state / 12,871 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Michigan635 active21,685 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 40% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment655 active listings, Oct 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,692 in the last 30 days4,938 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,715 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Epic Health System 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 21,715 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 29 employers
21
<$105k
7
$105k-125k
5
$125k-145k
6
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
38%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Travel Physical TherapistContract

Ironside Human Resources · Augusta, Georgia

$75/hr
#2

Physical Therapist (PT)

Healthpro Heritage · Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

$70-$75/hr
#3

School Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$73/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

$150k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,715 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
401K Retirement Plan

Living in Ferndale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$266k
Typical market rent
$1,654/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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