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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 587 posted allied health roles in Michigan salarys. This role sits in the 61st percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 19% above the Michigan median for allied health roles.
The Physical Therapist will manage a caseload of patients, conducting comprehensive in-home assessments and delivering skilled therapy visits. They are responsible for developing and executing personalized plans of care while coordinating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Points): $75.00 / point | $100,000-$130,000/year We're fixing home healthcare, and we're building our presence in Detroit Adaptive is building an AI-native home healthcare platform that enables clinicians to focus on delivering best-in-class care for their patients by leveraging software and innovative support solutions. We’re building our team in Detroit with plans to quickly develop an exceptional reputation of delivering excellent patient care. The mission of this role Deliver excellent home health care to our patients in Detroit, and set the clinical bar, the documentation standard, and the referral-source trust that our market will be built on.
Objectives
Carry a full, high-quality caseload: ramp to ~28 productivity points/week at target visit quality.
Own your patients' outcomes: drive low avoidable-hospitalization rates and strong patient-experience scores; participate in case conferences/team huddles to improve our quality.
Be a referral-source ambassador: every discharge planner, ALF, and physician you touch should want to send the next patient to us because you were responsive and excellent.
Set the standard others copy: your charting, cadence, and judgment become the template we onboard the next cohort against as the pod grows.
What you'll own
Own the caseload as a case manager: you’re accountable for the patient’s therapy plan, progression, and outcomes — not just individual visits. Complete comprehensive in-home assessments and deliver skilled PT visits.
Build and execute a clear plan of care: gait/balance, transfers, strengthening, functional mobility, home safety, fall prevention. Set measurable goals, track objective progress, and adjust treatment quickly when patients stall.
Drive multidisciplinary coordination: communicate changes in condition, align on orders, and keep the care team moving. Manage treatment and outcomes directly, including PTA supervision where appropriate. Coach patients and caregivers with practical home programs that actually get done. Document promptly and thoroughly — defensible, efficient, and consistent.
Who you are / how you operate
Dedicated clinician: home health experience strongly preferred
High ownership: you treat your caseload like your own panel and your pod like your own business.
Open mindset: Energized by the opportunity to shape the playbook and refine
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Michigan Physical Therapist license and possess strong clinical judgment for independent field work. Prior home health experience is strongly preferred, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to travel daily.
professional certificate
Care Planning
Documentation
Patient Assessment
Clinical Judgment
Physical Therapy
Fall Prevention
Home Safety Assessment
Gait Training
Home Health Care
Functional Mobility
PTA Supervision
Patient Coaching
Balance Training
Multidisciplinary Coordination
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$100,000 - $130,000/yr
Location
Dearborn, Michigan
Posted
Sep 1, 2026
Application
Employer website
SOPs
Tech-forward: You want to leverage software to accelerate the charting process, and you'll give us blunt feedback to make it better
Trust-builder: Patients, families, and referral partners believe you because you do what you say. Must-haves Active Michigan PT license (in good standing) Strong clinical judgment and comfort working independently in the field Comfortable escalating changes in condition to RN/MD and documenting rationale clearly Strong communication and documentation Reliable follow-through on orders, frequencies, and patient goals Current driver’s license and comfort with daily travel across assigned territory Able to carry/transport basic therapy equipment as needed
Competency in core home health
PT scope
Safety-first mobility work: transfers, gait training, balance/fall prevention, assistive device recommendations Strengthening, functional mobility, and home safety assessment/modification education Patient/caregiver coaching with practical home programs Nice-to-haves Prior home health experience Deeper clinical experience in high-signal PT populations Experience supervising/mentoring PTAs and collaborating on care plans
Strong organization and time management
Our guarantee
Full-time target: ~28 productivity points/week; clinicians earn more for exceeding it. The rest of the package $1k bonus for referrals (we’re growing)! Benefits for full-time (medical/dental/vision, PTO)
Market context
Michigan PT roles need licensure
Physical Therapist roles in Michigan are typically in steady demand across schools, outpatient settings, and care facilities, where employers look for licensed clinicians who can start safely and work independently. These positions are competitive because candidates need an accredited PT background plus a current Michigan license, and the benefits package here includes accident, critical illness, dental, life insurance, and an employee assistance program. Before applying, confirm your Michigan licensure status and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time.
