Physical Therapist

AdvisaCare; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Medical benefits for eligible

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO eligibility

Paid orientation and onboarding

Job summary

AdvisaCare is seeking a compassionate Full-Time Physical Therapist (PT) to provide skilled home health therapy across Southeast Michigan, including Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, and Washtenaw Counties. You’ll deliver one-on-one PT services in patients’ homes, focusing on strength, mobility, balance, and independence.

We value clinical autonomy, patient education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Prior home health experience is preferred, with a Michigan PT license in good standing.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Michigan Physical Therapist license in good standing.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent patient and caregiver education skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Medicare/CMS home health documentation requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive in-home physical therapy evaluations and identify rehabilitation needs.
• Develop individualized plans of care with measurable goals.
• Provide skilled therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, and functional mobility interventions.
• Assess fall risk and home safety; evaluate need for assistive devices.
• Educate patients and caregivers on safety, fall prevention, and home exercise programs.
• Coordinate care with physicians, caregivers, nursing, and other therapy team members.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in line with Medicare/CMS requirements.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Patient education

Independent field work

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent

Job description

FULL-TIME HOME HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPIST WANTED - SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN

Help patients move better. Live safer. Regain independence- right at home.

AdvisaCare is growing, and so is our Home Health Therapy team!

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Full-Time Physical Therapist (PT) to provide skilled home health therapy services throughout the Southeast Michigan area, including communities in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Washtenaw Counties.

Since 1997, AdvisaCare has been helping patients remain safe, independent, and successful in their own homes. If you enjoy one-on-one patient care, clinical autonomy, and seeing the real-life impact of your therapy, we would love to have you join our growing team.

What You’ll Do

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you’ll work directly with patients in their homes to improve strength, mobility, balance, safety, and overall functional independence.

• Complete comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and identify functional limitations and rehabilitation needs.
• Develop individualized plans of care, measurable goals, and appropriate treatment strategies.
• Provide skilled therapeutic exercise, strengthening, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and functional mobility interventions.
• Assess fall risk, home safety, and appropriate use of assistive devices.
• Educate patients and caregivers on safety, fall prevention, mobility techniques, and Home Exercise Programs (HEPs).
• Monitor patient response and progress throughout the episode of care.
• Complete reassessments and modify treatment plans when clinically appropriate.
• Coordinate care with physicians, caregivers, nursing, therapy disciplines, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Provide services consistent with physician orders, the established plan of care, and applicable Medicare/CMS requirements.

What We’re Looking For

Our ideal Physical Therapist has:

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Michigan Physical Therapist license in good standing.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent patient and caregiver education skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Medicare/CMS home health documentation requirements preferred.

Why Join AdvisaCare?

• Growing home health census and expanding therapy opportunities
• Competitive compensation with weekly payroll
• Full-time opportunity
• Flexible scheduling and greater control over your workday
• Medical benefits for eligible employees working 30+ hours per week
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• PTO eligibility
• Paid orientation and onboarding
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Supportive, collaborative therapy and interdisciplinary team
• Meaningful one-on-one patient care in the home setting

Ready to Make a Difference in Home Health?

If you’re a Physical Therapist who enjoys helping patients restore movement, prevent falls, improve safety, and regain independence, AdvisaCare offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact with every visit.

Join AdvisaCare and help us continue building stronger patients, stronger homes, and stronger communities across Southeast Michigan.

Full-Time Physical Therapist - Southeast Michigan

Service areas include Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Washtenaw Counties!