PRN Physical Therapist (+ Shift Differentials)
Listed compensation
From $48/hour
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Pay: From $48.00 per hour - Must have Saturday availability
Position Summary
Responsible for evaluating, planning and providing Physical Therapy treatment to restore optimal physical function and/or relieve pain in our inpatient department.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Provides Physical Therapy evaluations including appropriateness of PT intervention, establishing the problem list, treatment plan of care, frequency and duration of treatment, and goals of PT treatment.
- Administers Physical Therapy treatment consistent with the plan of care.
- Re-evaluates, revises, or terminates treatment plan and goals as necessary.
- Documents treatment provided appropriately in medical record in accordance with department policies.
- Coordinates with other disciplines for effective treatment including Case Management and discharge planning.
Required
- Current Physical Therapy license to practice in the state of Michigan
- BLS card
- Prior experience working in inpatient settings, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, or home health is highly desirable.
Why Straith?
- Supportive work culture focused on teamwork and clinical excellence.
- Competitive salary and shift differentials.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
- Non-Profit Hospital allows eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for evaluating, planning, and providing physical therapy treatment to restore optimal physical function and relieve pain in an inpatient setting. Coordinates with other disciplines, including case management, to ensure effective treatment and discharge planning.
Requirements
Requires a current physical therapy license in the state of Michigan and a BLS card. Prior experience in inpatient, skilled nursing, outpatient, or home health settings is highly desirable.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 28% require no weekends.
In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (236 salary observations; 1,572 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,826 salary observations; 61,306 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $94k (middle half $64k–$103k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Michigan vs national | $89k median in Michigan | $93k nationally (−5%)236 state / 11,826 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Michigan | 635 active | 21,715 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 53% no call · 28% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Michigan Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment655 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,715 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes weekends
About Straith Hospital
Benefits & Perks
Living in Southfield
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $254k
- Typical market rent
- $1,539/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.3
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.