Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

The week · per this posting

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

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 55m ago · Verified live

Job Description

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Why Join Reliant Rehabilitation?

Joining Reliant means becoming part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of patients and residents across a variety of care communities. As one of the nation’s largest contract therapy providers, Reliant offers unmatched clinical support, professional development, and growth opportunities.

Our leadership team began their careers as therapists, and we take pride in promoting from within.

You’ll be supported by a dedicated clinical team that provides ongoing training, proven protocols, and hands-on guidance — ensuring therapy is delivered effectively for patients and in full compliance to support our partners.

With operations in 44 states and more than 900 communities nationwide, Reliant can match your location, schedule, and career goals, wherever your path leads.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs
  • Maternity and Paternity support program
  • Continuing education, mentorship programs and clinical leadership development
  • Tuition loan repayment assistance Program
  • Flexible scheduling options

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist (PT) delivers high-quality therapy services to patients while fostering positive relationships with facilities and clients, in alignment with Reliant Rehabilitation standards and physical therapy best practices.

Responsibilities include patient screening and evaluation, development and implementation of treatment plans, discharge planning, supervision of PTAs and Rehab Techs, and case management. The therapist upholds professional conduct and complies with all state and federal regulations governing physical therapy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maximize patient function and independence through direct and supervised physical therapy
  • Provide clinical oversight and consultation to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs)
  • Supervise PTAs and Rehab Techs during individual and group treatments, ensuring efficient resource use and skill development
  • Establish and grow a robust physical therapy program
  • Advance clinical and leadership skills through collaboration, self-study, and continuing education
  • Maintain a valid state license and stay informed on industry trends and healthcare regulations
  • Understand billing models and deliver care aligned with treatment guidelines and expected outcomes
  • Adhere to infection control and environmental safety protocols
  • Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Maintaining confidentiality as appropriate and ensuring compliance with the state practice act in the state(s) where you are licensed.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist

Please note rate range is an estimate and may vary based on skill set and location(s).

Key Skills

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Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$114k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Michigan634 active21,585 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 53% no call · 30% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentMichigan Physical Therapist listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment655 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,740 in the last 30 days4,063 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 22 employers
12
<$115k
9
$115k-130k
2
$130k-145k
9
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
29%
CME allowance
29% this job
Loan repayment
13% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist

Elite Care Management · Merrillville, Indiana

$75-$80/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Essex County)

$70-$75/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,566 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Reliant Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
Plano, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) with employer match
PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs
Maternity and Paternity support
Continuing education
Mentorship programs
Tuition loan repayment assistance

Living in Ovid

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k
Median resident rent
$849/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.0
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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