Physical Therapist - Home Health Care - City of Detroit

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

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. Job Description

Physical Therapist - Home Health Care - City of Detroit - 24 Hours/Week - Day Shift

Location: City of Detroit
Schedule: 24 hours per week, Day shift
On-Call Requirements: Minimum of one weekend per month, plus one summer holiday and one winter holiday
Compensation & Benefits:  Eligible for part-time benefits

**Responsibilities:**

Get ready to make a real difference in patients' lives! As a Physical Therapist in our Home Health Care program, you'll:

• Bring medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs to life, using a dynamic mix of therapeutic techniques—from heat and aquatic therapy to targeted exercises—all tailored to each client's unique needs
• Work one-on-one with rehabilitative clients to help them overcome pain and reclaim their physical independence in the comfort of their own homes
• Partner collaboratively with your therapy supervisor to develop and refine treatment strategies that actually work
• Transform patients' recovery journeys by combining clinical expertise with genuine compassion and encouragement
• Stay engaged with the latest therapeutic best practices to ensure every client receives top-notch, evidence-based care

This is hands-on, meaningful work where you'll see the direct impact of your efforts every single day!

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

A specific level of technical knowledge and the applications of various treatment interventions in order to relieve pain and/or restore a physiological function.

• This level of knowledge is generally obtained through the completion of an accredited bachelor's level program in Physical Therapy.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current State of Michigan Licensure in order to practice as a registered physical therapist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ability to lift and position clients and to perform treatment modalities.
• A high level of interpersonal skill is required to effectively interface with clients and physicians.
• Must possess a current State of Michigan driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must have reliable transportation and a telephone.