Physical Therapist - Home Health

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Therapist-Physical Home Health - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Therapist-Physical Home Health

About the Department

Join the dedicated team at Henry Ford Allegiance Health, serving patients across mid-Michigan from our Jackson hospital campus. As a trusted community anchor, we are surrounded by the natural beauty of lakes, parks, and small-town charm. Our team is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a close-knit community setting. We pride ourselves on being relentless advocates for exceptional care, ensuring that every patient receives the support they need to thrive.

Role Overview

As a Therapist-Physical Home Health, you will provide direct patient care using age-specific standards of practice for physical therapy. Working independently and collaborating with other team members, you will help patients achieve their goals in the comfort of their homes. Your role is vital in improving the quality of life for patients across mid-Michigan.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Provide direct patient care using appropriate age-specific standards of practice for physical therapy.
• Work independently and collaborate with other team members to achieve patient-centered goals.
• Utilize your expertise to improve patient mobility, manage pain, and enhance overall quality of life.
• Travel to patient homes to deliver care in a familiar and comfortable environment.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program with a Masters or Doctorate degree.
• One year of experience providing physical therapy in a healthcare setting.
• Current Michigan licensure for Physical Therapy.
• Valid Michigan driver's license and dependable vehicle insured as required by the State of Michigan.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Experience in homecare.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment of growth, collaboration, and mission-driven work. You¿ll have opportunities to advance your career, work alongside dedicated professionals, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and communities.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that¿s transforming healthcare in mid-Michigan.

Qualifications

This position is eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus!

About Henry Ford Jackson Hospital At Home Henry Ford Jackson Hospital At Home provides compassionate, personalized health care services in the comfort of patients’ homes. Our interdisciplinary team works closely with physicians to deliver care after injury, surgery, or throughout chronic illness management.

Services include home health care (aides, nursing, therapy, medical social work), remote monitoring for chronic conditions, and access to 24/7 home medical equipment support. We also offer advanced palliative care through our AIM program, as well as hospice care focused on maximizing comfort and quality of life.

As the only local provider certified by both Medicare and The Joint Commission, we deliver affordable, high-quality care across a wide range of insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, and private options.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist provides direct patient care utilizing appropriate age-specific standards of practice for physical therapists in regard to all patient populations served.

Works independently and collaborates well with other team members in obtaining patient-centered goals within Henry Ford Health.

 

Qualifications - External

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program, Masters or Doctorate degree required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• One year experience providing physical therapy in healthcare setting required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist preferred.
• Experience in homecare preferred.

LICENSE REQUIRED:

• Current Michigan licensure for Physical Therapy required. Valid Michigan driver’s license and dependable vehicle insured as required by the State of Michigan required.