Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$75K–$90K
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in orthopedic surgery (physical therapy) | ranked against 406 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $75k–$90k | Orthopedic Surgery median $89k (middle half $82k–$100k)512 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$86k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in Michigan | 12 active | 409 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Michigan physical therapist listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment676 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 342 in the last 30 days | 209 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 pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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