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US Physical Therapy
Forest Hills, Michigan

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75K–$90K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Company Description
  • Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics | Grand Rapids, MI
  • Position Type: Full-Time
  • Location: Grand Rapids, MI - Cascade Clinic
  • Salary: $75,000-$90,000 (pending experience)
  • Bonuses: Sign-on and Monthly Incentives

About Us

The Center for Physical Rehabilitation provides comprehensive therapy services in a friendly, compassionate, and upbeat environment. With multiple state-of-the-art clinics across the greater Grand Rapids area, we’ve been independently and locally owned since 1994. Our team is committed to helping patients get back to living life without limits, and we’re looking for someone who shares that passion.

Join a supportive, family-oriented team where your work truly makes a difference.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic Physical Therapist to join our energetic outpatient orthopedic clinic in Cascade. This role is ideal for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong clinical skills, and a desire to grow professionally. New graduates are encouraged to apply, we’d love to help you launch your career.

  • Perform patient evaluations and create individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings
  • Deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based patient care and adjust treatment plans as needed
  • Document evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries in a timely manner
  • Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, physicians, and insurance partners
  • Oversee and support care provided by PTAs and rehabilitation technicians

Complete timely and accurate documentation, including daily notes, progress reports, evaluations, and discharge summaries

Qualifications

  • Graduate or upcoming graduate degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Current or upcoming Michigan PT license
  • Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Basic computer proficiency, including EMR systems and Microsoft Office
  • Additional Information

What We Offer

  • Monthly Incentive Bonus
  • 401(k) match, health, dental, PTO, CEU Reimbursement and more
  • Structured and personalized mentorship program
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Support for specialization and leadership growth
  • Employee discount programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will perform patient evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based care in an outpatient orthopedic setting. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and overseeing the care provided by PTAs and rehabilitation technicians.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningEvidence-based practiceOrthopedic physical therapyPatient communicationSupervision of PTAsRehabilitation techniques

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at US Physical Therapy a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 406 active Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

US Physical Therapy ranks #8 of 11 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in orthopedic surgery (physical therapy)ranked against 406 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$75k–$90kOrthopedic Surgery median $89k (middle half $82k–$100k)512 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$86k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Michigan12 active409 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMichigan physical therapist listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment676 active listings, Nov 2026
New Orthopedic Surgery listings342 in the last 30 days209 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery pay trend−3.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
US Physical Therapy#8 of 11 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (406 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 21 employers
11
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
2
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
60% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Loan repayment
37%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 406 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Monthly Incentive Bonus
401(k) match
Health Insurance
Dental
PTO
CEU Reimbursement
Structured Mentorship Program
Ongoing Training

Living in Forest Hills

Median resident rent
$1,958/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.