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AmeriStaff Services
Waterford, Michigan

Physical Therapist - Home Care

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$85/visit

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Physical Therapist – Home Health Visits (Contingent)

AmeriStaff Nursing Services is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist to provide in-home therapy visits to patients throughout the Metro Detroit area.. This role offers the opportunity to deliver meaningful one-on-one patient care while maintaining a flexible schedule.

As a Physical Therapist with AmeriStaff, you will play an important role in helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independence while receiving care in the comfort of their homes. This is a contingent home visit position that offers autonomy, flexibility, and competitive visit-based compensation.

Compensation

$85 per completed 1-hour patient visit

Benefits of Working with Ameristaff Nursing Services

  • Weekly pay
  • Direct deposit
  • One-on-one patient care
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Advanced clinical training opportunities
  • Referral bonus program
  • Opportunities to work close to home

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled physical therapy services during in-home patient visits across the Metro Detroit area
  • Evaluate patient conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Educate patients and caregivers on therapy techniques and safety practices
  • Document patient progress and treatment plans accurately
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
  • Ensure compliance with all clinical standards, documentation requirements, and HIPAA regulations

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Current, valid, and unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the State of Michigan
  • Minimum one (1) year of Physical Therapy experience
  • Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong time management and organizational skills

About Ameristaff Nursing Services

AmeriStaff Nursing Services specializes in providing high-quality in-home healthcare services for patients throughout the Metro Detroit area. Our mission is to deliver compassionate care while supporting healthcare professionals with a flexible and supportive work environment.

In 2024, AmeriStaff Nursing Services was recognized as one of Michigan’s Top Workplaces for Healthcare, demonstrating our dedication to both our patients and employees. Our work-life balance culture allows clinicians to spend more time with their families while building a rewarding career.

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Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningIn-home careClinical documentationHIPAA complianceInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (47 salary observations; 296 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (3,697 salary observations; 12,524 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

AmeriStaff Services holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 11 active listings.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs

3
<$95k
3
$95k-110k
5
$110k-125k
7
$125k-140k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
79%
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) - ContingentPer Diem

Classic Home Care · Carleton, Michigan

$63-$105/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) - Contingent

$63-$105/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRN

$70-$100/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,587 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Waterford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,202/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Weekly pay
Direct deposit
One-on-one patient care
Flexible scheduling
Advanced clinical training opportunities
Referral bonus program
Opportunities to work close to home