Staff Physical Therapist - Detroit Northwest

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health Northwest Medical Group in Detroit, MI is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist to join a full-time daytime schedule at the Northwest campus. The role emphasizes evaluation, treatment planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to restore movement, reduce pain, and optimize function.

The ideal candidate will have a Michigan PT license (CAPTE-accredited education) and a commitment to patient safety, documentation, and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• PT license in Michigan required.
• CAPTE-accredited PT education completed.
• Current CPR certification within 90 days of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs PT evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Documents patient care and billing information timely and accurately.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other staff to optimize patient care.
• Maintains clinical productivity and ongoing professional development.
• Mentors staff and participates in patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's/Doctorate in PT

Job description

Staff Physical Therapist - Detroit Northwest

• Full-time

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Exciting opportunity to join Henry Ford Health Northwest Medical Group as a Staff Physical Therapist.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Location: Detroit, Northwest

Schedule: Full Time Days

Perform PT evaluation and diagnose movement dysfunction; use interventions to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers.
• Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
• Communicates with co-workers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Functions as a team member in care of patients and in mentoring with other staff.
• Delegates aspects of patient care to support staff per PT/PTA MI Licensure Administrative Rules providing necessary communication and supervision.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards.
• Maintains technical clinical expertise through ongoing clinical education.
• Participates in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities and aspects of program development.
• Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment. Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to HFH HIPAA policies.
• Maintains adherence to all applicable Federal/State law/regulations, APTA standards of practice, MI Licensure requirements, the HFH Integrity/ Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, as well as all other HFH policies and procedures.
• If requested, represents HFH at community and professional functions.
• Participates in student education programs

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Physical Therapist bachelor degree with 5 years of experience OR Master’s/Doctorate degree acquired from a Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current State of Michigan licensure.

Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).

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