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Niles, Michigan

Physical Therapist Pediatric Outpatient Rehab

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Up to $15,000 in incentives for eligible candidates!

40 hours per week, 7 a. m. to 6 p. m. or 7 a. m. to 5 p. m.

Job Summary

Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Provides patient/caregiver education and arranges for adaptive equipment as needed.

This role is primarily in pediatrics with the opportunity to work with other patient populations if desired!

Essential Functions

Performs evaluation procedures to assess the level of disability with regard to scope of practice, goals and a plan of treatment, and to make appropriate recommendations.

Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods, as needed to meet changing needs.

Documents evaluation and treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.

Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.

Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives/improvement, program development and marketing activities.

Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standard.

Improves skill areas as demonstrated by applying continuing education in-services, participating in competencies in applicable areas, and developing new concepts of patient care and additional skills with various population groups.

Qualifications

  • Required
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy program
  • Physical Therapist - State of Michigan Upon Hire
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association 90 Days Or
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross 90 Days
  • Preferred
  • Master's Degree
  • 6 months of relevant experience

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU.

Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health Cares for You

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

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  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
  • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
  • Primary Location
  • SITE - Niles-Buchanan YMCA - 905 N Front St - Niles
  • Department Name

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

  • Weekly Scheduled Hours
  • 40
  • Hours of Work
  • Days Worked

Weekend Frequency

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.

From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients, develop and deliver individualized treatment plans, and adjust goals and methods to support recovery and maximum function. Document care, educate patients and caregivers, coordinate adaptive equipment, train colleagues and students, and contribute to quality improvement and program development.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric RehabilitationPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningTherapeutic TreatmentPatient and Caregiver EducationDisability AssessmentTreatment ModificationClinical DocumentationStaff Training

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Pediatric Outpatient Rehab at Corewell Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 467 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Physical Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (265 salary observations; 1,755 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,430 salary observations; 65,421 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Physical Therapist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (physical therapy)ranked against 467 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Michigan vs national$88k median in Michigan$94k nationally (−6%)265 state / 13,430 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapist listings in Michigan657 active22,809 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-onMichigan Physical Therapist listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment657 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,214 in the last 30 days803 the 30 days before (+51%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapist pay trend+2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (467 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
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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

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 467 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Corewell Health

Hospitals and Health Care
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Benefits & Perks

Up to $15,000 in incentives
Comprehensive benefits package
On-demand pay program
Discounts directory
Optional identity theft protection
Traditional and Roth retirement options with employer contribution and match

Living in Niles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k
Typical market rent
$1,396/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.4
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 · Niles, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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