Physical Therapist - Lansing - Full Time in Lansing, Michigan at Peak Performance Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics | $80K–$90K + Bonus | New DPT Grads | NPTE

Full-Time Physical Therapist | Outpatient Orthopedics | Lansing, Michigan

$80,000–$90,000/year + Competitive Full Benefits

Recently graduated from a DPT program or just passed the NPTE? Peak Performance Physical Therapy is growing throughout Greater Lansing and is looking for new graduate and experienced Physical Therapists who want to build their careers in a supportive, PT-led outpatient practice.

Whether you are beginning your first role after passing the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) or are an experienced clinician looking for your next opportunity, Peak offers mentorship, professional development, specialty growth, and career pathways designed to help you continue moving forward.

Our mission is to help people move freely, feel better, and live fully. Every member of our team contributes to breaking down barriers to care through prevention, education, and long-term recovery strategies. If you’re passionate about making a real difference, you’ll feel at home here.

Why Physical Therapists Choose PeakPractice Physical Therapy the Way It Should Be Practiced

Our therapists provide consistent, one-on-one patient care in a collaborative outpatient environment. You will have the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships while using your clinical judgment and evidence-informed treatment approach.

And because quality documentation takes time, Peak provides dedicated paid documentation time.

Grow Into the Clinician You Want to Become

Your career does not have to follow one predetermined path.

At Peak, we encourage Physical Therapists to develop their individual clinical interests through:

Comprehensive clinical mentorshipContinuing education supportEvidence-based clinical trainingLeadership developmentSpecialty mentorship and professional growthOpportunities to develop programs and areas of clinical interestCareer pathways in clinical practice and leadership

Our clinics treat a broad outpatient population and offer exposure to areas including:

Orthopedic physical therapyManual therapySports rehabilitationDry needlingBlood flow restrictionPelvic floor and women's healthVestibular rehabilitationStrength and conditioningPost-operative rehabilitationInjury preventionBalance and gaitNeurological conditionsReturn-to-sport rehabilitation

New DPT graduates and recent NPTE passers are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

Peak Performance Physical Therapy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support both your career and your life outside the clinic.

What we offer:

$80,000–$90,000 annual salaryMonthly bonus opportunitiesHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time offFlexible schedulingContinuing education supportClinical mentorshipLeadership development opportunitiesEmployee referral incentivesProfessional growth opportunitiesCollaborative team environmentPaid documentation timeOpportunity to develop specialty interests & programsCareer advancement within a growing organizationA PT-Owned Practice That Understands Physical Therapists

Peak Performance Physical Therapy is privately and locally owned by a Physical Therapist.

That matters.

Our leadership understands the demands of patient care, the transition from DPT student to practicing clinician, the importance of continued clinical growth, and the difference the right working environment can make over the course of a Physical Therapist's career.

We have built Peak around the belief that when clinicians are supported, challenged to grow, and given the opportunity to do meaningful work, both our therapists and our patients benefit.

Our team describes Peak as a place where:

Patient-centered, one-on-one care is valuedContinuing education and mentorship are encouragedClinicians are supported in developing their individual interestsLeadership opportunities are availableFeedback and collaboration are welcomedTeam members can grow professionally without becoming lost in a large corporate systemWhat You'll Do

As a Physical Therapist at Peak Performance Physical Therapy, you will:

Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic, musculoskeletal, neurological, post-surgical, sports, and other outpatient conditionsDevelop individualized plans of care based on patient goals and clinical findingsProvide evidence-informed, patient-centered treatmentUse manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular rehabilitation, and other appropriate treatment approachesEducate patients on movement, recovery, injury prevention, and long-term healthCollaborate with Physical Therapists, PTAs, support staff, referring providers, and other healthcare professionalsParticipate in ongoing clinical education and professional developmentMaintain timely and accurate clinical documentationContribute to a positive, collaborative clinic cultures.Pursue specialty interests and professional growth opportunities based on your career goalWho We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

A licensed Physical Therapist in Michigan or eligible for Michigan licensureA graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy programA recent DPT graduate, NPTE passer, or experienced clinicianPassionate about outpatient orthopedic physical therapyInterested in continued clinical developmentCollaborative and patient-focusedMotivated to build strong relationships with patients and coworkersLooking for a practice where you can continue growing professionally

Recent DPT graduates who have passed the NPTE and are awaiting or completing Michigan licensure are encouraged to apply.

Experience in outpatient orthopedics, manual therapy, sports medicine, pelvic health, vestibular rehabilitation, dry needling, or other specialty areas is welcomed but not required.

Recently Passed the NPTE? Start Your PT Career at Peak

Passing the NPTE is a major milestone. The next decision—where you begin your career—can shape the kind of clinician you become.

Your first few years of practice should give you more than a schedule full of patients. They should give you access to experienced clinicians who will answer questions, challenge your clinical reasoning, help you build confidence, and support your transition from DPT student to practicing Physical Therapist.

At Peak, learning never stops.

New graduate Physical Therapists receive:

Clinical mentorship and access to experienced PTsContinuing education opportunitiesSupport as you transition into independent practiceExposure to multiple outpatient specialtiesPaid documentation timeOpportunities to develop your individual clinical interestsLeadership and career development as your experience grows

If you recently graduated from a Doctor of Physical Therapy program, passed the National Physical Therapy Examination, or are preparing to begin your first Physical Therapist position in Michigan, we would like to meet you.

Experienced Physical Therapists

If you have already developed your clinical skills and are looking for the next stage of your career, Peak offers opportunities to expand beyond simply treating a daily caseload.

Depending on your interests and experience, opportunities may include:

Clinical specializationMentoring other cliniciansProgram developmentLeadership developmentClinic leadershipCommunity educationStudent mentorship and clinical instructionOrganizational growth initiativesAbout Peak Performance Physical Therapy

Peak Performance Physical Therapy serves patients throughout Lansing, Okemos, DeWitt, Mason, and Greater Mid-Michigan.

Our mission is to help people move freely, feel better, and live fully through evidence-informed care, education, prevention, and long-term recovery strategies.

We are continuing to grow—but our goal is not simply to become bigger.

We want to build a place where excellent Physical Therapists want to build their careers.

If you are searching for a Physical Therapist job in Lansing, Michigan, a new graduate DPT position, an outpatient physical therapy job, or your first PT role after passing the NPTE, Peak Performance Physical Therapy offers the mentorship, continuing education, one-on-one patient care, professional development, and specialty opportunities to help you build your career.

Apply today to learn more about becoming part of Peak Performance Physical Therapy.