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Sparrow
Ionia, Michigan

SIH-PHYSICAL THERAPIST-PD - OUTPATIENT (FLAT RATE)

Physical TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job Opportunity

Job ID: 55356

DPT, PT

Description

Positions Location: Ionia, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Evaluate patients, plan treatment programs, and provide physical therapy interventions to patients. Delegate and supervise physical therapy activities performed by others.

Essential Duties

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Team members may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

Evaluate and assess patients based upon the referral / establish reasonable goals with patient and/or caregivers.

Provide patient and/or caregiver education about the results of the evaluation, method of treatment and the results of treatment. Instruct patients and/or family members in home programs.

Perform treatment according to the established plan, utilizing all available modalities, equipment and techniques within the scope of physical therapy.

Performs medical record documentation according to established criteria.

Re-evaluate patients, assess their progress, and make recommendations as to their discharge planning.

Communicate with other health care professionals verbally and in writing.

Delegate to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA's), Athletic Trainers (ATC's), Rehab Aides, and students/interns.

Supervision including directing, reviewing work performed, training, and cosigning notes for interventions provided by PTA's, ATC's, Rehab Aides, Volunteers, and students/interns ensuring that department policies and procedures are upheld and that quality patient care is provided.

Cooperate with support staff and other health system departments in order to maximize the efficiency of non-clinical services such as the registering, scheduling, and billing of our patients.

Participate in in services, staff meetings, team meetings, continuing education courses, and other meetings as needed.

Follow Sparrow Hospital and Department specific policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines to ensure patient safety including, but not limited to: Infection Prevention, Privacy, and environmental safety.

Supports and serves as a role model reflecting the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Hospital system

Participates in On-call rotation coverage of Sparrow Ionia Hospital inpatient care for weekend/ holiday coverage and intermittent weekday coverage as needed.

Provide Cross-Coverage to other Community Hospitals as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

General Requirements Current Michigan license as a Physical Therapist Current BLS Certification

Work Experience

  • Experience in an Outpatient Physical Therapy Setting, preferred.
  • Experience with a mix of Pediatric and Adult populations, preferred.

Education Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

  • Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians, nurses and other healthcare associates.
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills.
  • Willingness to be trained in specialty areas as indicated by needs of the clinic to meet patient needs.
  • Manual PT skills, preferred.

UMH-Sparrow therapists enjoy strong professional development support, including a complimentary Medbridge subscription that provides access to a wide range of continuing education courses. Management is committed to fostering ongoing learning, and UM Health Sparrow hosts multiple courses each year free of charge—ensuring our team has continual opportunities to grow and stay at the forefront of clinical excellence. Also, offer 1:1 treatment model and market leading wages.

UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health

Requirements

  • Shift Days
  • Degree Type / Education Level Bachelor's
  • Status Per Diem
  • Facility Sparrow Ionia Hospital
  • Experience Level New Grad

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients, plan treatment programs, and provide physical therapy interventions while supervising support staff and students. Maintain accurate medical documentation and participate in on-call rotations for inpatient coverage.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 44% have no call, 70% 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).

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 43 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
62%
Loan repayment
40%
Relocation assistance
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,081 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Ionia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Median resident rent
$852/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Sparrow

Hospitals and Health Care
Lansing, Michigan
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Complimentary Medbridge subscription
Free continuing education courses
1:1 treatment model
Market leading wages