Pays $40-$50/hrPhysical Therapist market median is ~$146k (126 jobs) · Above average in Physical Therapy for work-life (6.3/10, vs 20,050 in this specialty)

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NovaCare Rehabilitation
Walled Lake, Michigan

Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyNo weekendsPer Diem
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

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

CPR

Key Skills

Physical therapyOutpatient orthopedic carePatient evaluationRehabilitationDocumentationComplianceCommunicationCPR certification

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 ANALYSIS

This 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 126 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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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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About NovaCare Rehabilitation

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free CEUs
401(k) matching after 1,000 hours
Flexible schedule