Pays Starting at $75,000 — $14k below the Physical Therapist market median of ~$89k (9 jobs)
About the Role
Outpatient orthopedic PT. Monday-Friday, no weekends. $75K+ with sign-on bonus and student debt relief. Sturgis, MI.
Join NovaCare Rehabilitation as a Outpatient Physical Therapist – No Weekends, Loan Repayment in Sturgis, Michigan, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $75K+
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Mentorship and orientation programs
- Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
- Generous PTO
- Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans
- Life and disability protection
- Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with bonus incentives
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off, student loan benefits. Work with NovaCare Rehabilitation in Sturgis, Michigan, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist is responsible for evaluating, treating, and documenting patient care while maintaining compliance with all clinical and corporate regulations. They must also maintain open communication with physicians, patients, and family members while participating in center meetings.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school and possess a current state license or eligibility for licensure. Additionally, a valid CPR certification is required for the position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 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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