Physical Therapist
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Hope Network
East Lansing, MI, US
Summary
The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat individuals recovering from neurological injuries while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for developing treatment plans, providing hands-on therapy, and training staff on mobility interventions.
Job Description
Physical Therapist: Neuro Rehabilitation
Make a real impact—help someone regain independence while building a career you're proud of.
The Physical Therapist provides skilled physical therapy services to individuals in Hope Network's Neuro Rehabilitation program. In this flexible role, you'll evaluate, treat, and educate individuals recovering from neurological injuries and conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve mobility, function, and quality of life. This is a part-time position with potential to increase to full-time as census continues to grow.
What You'll Do
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Evaluate individuals and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
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Provide hands-on therapy to improve strength, balance, mobility, coordination, and functional independence
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Design and monitor home exercise programs and mobility interventions
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Train direct care staff on safe transfers, gait techniques, and therapy recommendations
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Collaborate with PTAs, rehabilitation staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
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Complete timely documentation, progress notes, and treatment reports
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Participate in care planning, discharge planning, family education, and team meetings
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Monitor therapy equipment and recommend adaptive equipment or mobility devices as needed
What We're Looking For
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Compassionate and patient with a passion for helping others achieve meaningful recovery
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Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
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Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
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Organized and detail-oriented with strong documentation skills
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Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic rehabilitation environment
What You Bring
Preferred:
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Two or more years of experience working with adults with neurological disabilities or traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
Required:
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Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
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Current Physical Therapist license
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Membership with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Top Benefits
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Mileage reimbursement
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Employee Referral Bonus
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Flexible, on-call scheduling
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Supportive, collaborative work environment
Why Hope Network
Not your average job. Not your average impact.
At Hope Network, you’re not just filling a role—you’re showing up for someone who needs consistency, encouragement, and support. Every day looks different, but one thing stays the same: what you do matters.
Our teams are built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to those we serve. We believe no human is more valuable than the next—and the work you do here truly matters.
Apply today and start making a difference.
Disability? Diagnosis? Doesn’t matter. We are all equally human, and we all deserve to live in a world where we can thrive.
WHAT WE DO:
We are a Michigan-based non-profit that provides life-changing services that bridge care gaps for 30,000+ people all across our state, every year. With 125+ statewide locations and 2000+ employees, we offer health care like neuro rehabilitation, autism therapy, and mental health support, alongside essential social services like transportation, education assistance, work skills training, affordable housing, and more—so that everyone throughout our communities can achieve their highest level of independence.
Not everyone is willing to do this work. But we are.
Because we were born from a belief that no human is more valuable than the next. Disability? Diagnosis? Doesn’t matter. We are all equally human, and we all deserve to live in a world where we can thrive.
WHY IT MATTERS:
Over 70 million people in the U.S. suffer from disabilities or disadvantages that impact their quality of life. Over two million of them live in Michigan. That’s more than 3x the population of Detroit.
We’re here to break down barriers, because health, independence, and self-belief shouldn’t be privileges—they should be the standard. And we won’t stop until they are.
hopenetwork.org | 800.695.7273
Founded
1963
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Disability? Diagnosis? Doesn’t matter. We are all equally human, and we all deserve to live in a world where we can thrive.
WHAT WE DO:
We are a Michigan-based non-profit that provides life-changing services that bridge care gaps for 30,000+ people all across our state, every year. With 125+ statewide locations and 2000+ employees, we offer health care like neuro rehabilitation, autism therapy, and mental health support, alongside essential social services like transportation, education assistance, work skills training, affordable housing, and more—so that everyone throughout our communities can achieve their highest level of independence.
Not everyone is willing to do this work. But we are.
Because we were born from a belief that no human is more valuable than the next. Disability? Diagnosis? Doesn’t matter. We are all equally human, and we all deserve to live in a world where we can thrive.
WHY IT MATTERS:
Over 70 million people in the U.S. suffer from disabilities or disadvantages that impact their quality of life. Over two million of them live in Michigan. That’s more than 3x the population of Detroit.
We’re here to break down barriers, because health, independence, and self-belief shouldn’t be privileges—they should be the standard. And we won’t stop until they are.
hopenetwork.org | 800.695.7273
Founded
1963
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, Michigan