Pays $40-$50/hr — Physical Therapist market median is ~$146k (126 jobs) · Above average in Physical Therapy for work-life (6.3/10, vs 20,050 in this specialty)
About the Role
PRN outpatient orthopedic PT. $40-$50/hr. Weekdays only, flexible schedule. Walled Lake, MI.
Join NovaCare Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist – PRN, Weekdays Only in Walled Lake, Michigan, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $40 - $50/hr.
- Free CEUs
- 401(k) matching after 1,000 hours
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No weekends required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers weekends off. Work with NovaCare Rehabilitation in Walled Lake, Michigan, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will evaluate, treat, and document patient care while maintaining compliance with all state and federal regulations. They will also participate in team meetings and communicate effectively with patients, families, and physicians.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school and possess a current state license or eligibility for licensure. A valid CPR certification is also required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 40% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (279 salary observations; 1,084 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (20,688 salary observations; 47,064 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - PRN at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 20,050 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.3/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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