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Sage Group
Tawas City, Michigan

Hiring Physical Therapist Assistant in Tawas City, MI

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $37/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking a Physical Therapist I for a permanent/full-time position in Michigan. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Position Details

  • Position Name: Physical Therapist I
  • Location: Tawas City, Michigan
  • Specialty: Physical Therapy (Outpatient & Acute Care)
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Pay Rate: Starting at $37.00/hour (Based on experience)
  • Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 (2-year commitment required)
  • Primary Practice Area: Outpatient with some Acute Care coverage
  • Shift: Days (Based on department needs)

Position Requirements

  • New graduates are welcome to apply
  • Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitation skills
  • Ability to independently manage patient care plans and treatment programs
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), aides, and students
  • Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
  • Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care

Education, License & Certification Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy – Required
  • Active Physical Therapist (PT) License – Required
  • BLS Certification – Highly Preferred (within one month of hire)
  • Completion of required orientation and competency programs

Job Description

Evaluate patients through formal and informal assessments to determine functional abilities, including skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, and mobility status.

  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, physician orders, and patient goals.
  • Provide physical therapy interventions to restore, improve, and maintain optimal functional abilities.

Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety strategies, and rehabilitation goals.

Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, Home Health Aides, and students according to professional and regulatory standards.

  • Recommend adaptive equipment and assist patients with obtaining appropriate supportive devices.
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation required for patient care, billing, and regulatory compliance.
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on changes in patient condition.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate effective patient care.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and program development.
  • Serve as a case manager for assigned patients when required.
  • Promote physical therapy services through patient education and community outreach.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and follow all safety, infection control, and compliance standards.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits Offered

  • $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  • Professional Development Support

Career Growth Opportunities

If you're an experienced Physical Therapist or a new graduate looking to begin your career in Outpatient and Acute Care Rehabilitation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with Sage Group HealthCare Staffing!

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients to determine functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans to restore optimal mobility. Supervise support staff and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and an active Physical Therapist license. BLS certification is highly preferred, and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient Care ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervisionInterdisciplinary CollaborationCase Management

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (186 salary observations; 1,377 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,353 salary observations; 54,868 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hiring Physical Therapist Assistant in Tawas City, MI at SAGE GROUP a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Tawas City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sage Group

Staffing and Recruiting
Hazlet, NJ
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Plan
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance