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Jackson, Michigan

Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Otterbein Jackson - Jackson, MI
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed

Functional Pathways is currently hiring at our newest location, Otterbein Jackson in Jackson, MI, for a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant.

Offering a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! *Only direct applicants qualify for Bonus* About Us: Otterbein Jackson, located in Jackson, MI, is a trusted senior living community offering skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and assisted living services.

As part of the Otterbein SeniorLife organization, the community is dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care while fostering a supportive environment for both residents and team members.

The surrounding Jackson area offers a welcoming small-city atmosphere with local parks, restaurants, shopping, and easy access to major highways connecting Ann Arbor and Lansing.

Working at Otterbein Jackson provides the opportunity to make a meaningful difference alongside a dedicated healthcare team while enjoying the charm and convenience of the Jackson community.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement patient care plans established by the RPT and physician. They are responsible for providing professional, high-quality care within a senior living community setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. An active state license and the ability to meet all required screenings and certifications are mandatory.

Key Skills

Clinical documentationOrganizational skillsWritten communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (276 salary observations; 1,512 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,296 salary observations; 58,632 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)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Michigan vs national$89k median in Michigan$94k nationally (−5%)276 state / 15,296 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Michigan618 active21,884 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

11 jobs · 7 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

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Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millville, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

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$25-$33.75/hr
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Physical Therapist Assistant - Floating

$25-$32/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

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About Functional Pathways

Hospitals and Health Care
Knoxville, TN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Living in Jackson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k
Typical market rent
$1,159/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jackson, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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