Physical Therapist — Outpatient Rehabilitation
Rafa Therapies, Inc. | Detroit, MI
Full-Time | In Person
Salary: $79,040–$93,600 per year
Build Your Career. Serve the Community. Grow With Us.
Rafa Therapies, Inc. is looking for a Physical Therapist who wants more than just another outpatient therapy job.
We are a community-based rehabilitation practice in Detroit serving a diverse patient population. Our therapists have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, develop their clinical skills across a varied caseload, and play an important role in the growth of the practice.
New graduates are encouraged to apply.
If you’re looking for a smaller practice where you can grow professionally, have a voice, and see the impact of your work in the community, we’d like to meet you.
Why Rafa Therapies?
At a large organization, it can be easy to feel like one therapist among many. At Rafa Therapies, your work matters to both our patients and our practice.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Make a meaningful community impact by providing rehabilitation services to patients in Detroit.
- Build broad clinical experience working with orthopedic, musculoskeletal, mobility, balance, pain, and functional conditions.
- Develop as a clinician in an environment that welcomes new and early-career therapists.
- Build relationships with your patients and follow their progress throughout rehabilitation.
- Work in a smaller team environment where communication and collaboration are valued.
- Grow with the practice and take on greater responsibilities as your experience develops.
- Focus on patient-centered care that helps people regain mobility, function, independence, and participation in everyday life.
What You'll Do
As a Physical Therapist at Rafa Therapies, you will evaluate and treat patients with a variety of rehabilitation needs while developing individualized plans of care based on each patient's condition, goals, and functional limitations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations.
- Develop individualized plans of care and measurable rehabilitation goals.
- Provide evidence-based therapeutic exercise and therapeutic activities.
- Provide neuromuscular re-education, gait and balance training, manual therapy, and other appropriate interventions.
- Treat orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, pain, weakness, impaired mobility, balance limitations, and functional impairments.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans when needed.
- Educate patients and families about home exercise programs, injury prevention, mobility, and strategies for improving function.
- Complete evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
- Communicate with physicians, referring providers, and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
- Maintain professional, ethical, and patient-centered standards of care.
Who We're Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is clinically motivated, dependable, compassionate, and comfortable working with patients from different backgrounds.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current Michigan Physical Therapist license or eligibility for Michigan licensure.
- Strong communication and patient education skills.
- Ability to perform physical therapy evaluations and develop appropriate plans of care.
- Commitment to providing respectful, compassionate, and high-quality patient care.
Experience
New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Previous outpatient or orthopedic experience is helpful, but not required. We are more interested in finding a therapist who is motivated to learn, provides excellent patient care, and wants to grow professionally.
Compensation
$79,040–$93,600 per year
Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and clinical background.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Environment
This is an in-person outpatient clinical position working directly with patients at our Detroit location.
You’ll work with a diverse community and have the opportunity to treat patients with a broad range of rehabilitation needs.
Work Location
Rafa Therapies, Inc.
5837 W. Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48209
Ready to Grow With Us?
Whether you’re an experienced Physical Therapist looking for a change or a new graduate ready to begin your career, Rafa Therapies offers an opportunity to develop your skills while doing meaningful work in the community.
We’re looking for someone who wants to become part of the practice—not simply fill a position.
Apply through Indeed with your resume. We look forward to learning more about you.
Rafa Therapies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $79,040.00 - $93,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
