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Battle Creek, Nebraska

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) I Full-Time | Bronson at Home I $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Physical Therapist AssistantNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

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Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location: Battle Creek-4625 Beckley Rd. - Suite 2002

  • Title
  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) I Full-Time | Bronson at Home I $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available
  • Bring Rehabilitation Home

Help patients regain strength, confidence, and independence where it matters most, in their own homes.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant with Bronson at Home, you'll work one-on-one with patients recovering from illness, injury, surgery, and chronic conditions.

Under the direction of a Physical Therapist, you'll deliver personalized treatment plans that help patients improve mobility, reduce pain, and achieve their rehabilitation goals while remaining safely at home.

If you're looking for meaningful patient relationships, greater autonomy in your day, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of those you serve, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Bronson?

At Bronson, we believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional caregivers. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package beginning on day one for eligible team members.

Highlights Include

  • Health Insurance Starting Day One
  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Childcare Assistance Programs
  • Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
  • Retirement Savings and Employer Match
  • Employee Wellness Resources
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Productivity Incentives for Eligible Positions
  • Supportive, Collaborative Team Environment

What Makes This Role Different?

One-on-One Patient Care

Build meaningful relationships with patients and families while helping them recover in the comfort of their own homes.

Independence & Flexibility

Manage your daily patient visits while working alongside a supportive team of therapists, nurses, providers, and care coordinators.

Make a Visible Impact

See firsthand how your care improves safety, mobility, and quality of life for patients throughout the community.

Grow Your Skills

Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, continuing education, student development opportunities, and process improvement initiatives.

What You'll Do

  • Deliver skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
  • Assist patients in improving mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on exercises, safety techniques, and home programs.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the care team.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and team discussions.
  • Accurately document care and patient progress in the electronic medical record.
  • Support quality improvement initiatives and best practices across rehabilitation services.
  • Serve as a clinical resource and assist with student learning opportunities as applicable.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
  • Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing in the State of Michigan.
  • BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
  • Valid Michigan driver's license.
  • Reliable transportation available for daily business use.
  • Proof of automobile insurance.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Basic computer, mobile device, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior Physical Therapist Assistant experience.
  • Home health or community-based rehabilitation experience.

About Bronson at Home

Bronson at Home brings high-quality healthcare services directly to patients throughout southwest Michigan. Our rehabilitation professionals are trusted partners in helping patients recover safely, maintain independence, and achieve their highest level of function in the place they call home.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a team that values compassion, clinical excellence, collaboration, and innovation. If you're passionate about helping patients live healthier, more independent lives, apply today and discover why so many caregivers choose to grow their careers with Bronson.

Shift: First Shift

  • Time Type
  • Full time
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
  • 40
  • Cost Center
  • 7320 Home Care PT (BAH)

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Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson.

Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.

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Key Responsibilities

Deliver skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients regain mobility and independence in their homes. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to document patient progress and educate families on safety and rehabilitation programs.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and a current Michigan license. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to perform documentation using mobile devices.

Key Skills

Mobility ImprovementTreatment PlanningPatient EducationElectronic Medical Record DocumentationCommunication SkillsClinical Documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Nebraska, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (42 salary observations; 263 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Nebraska?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Nebraska vs national$97k median in Nebraska$94k nationally (+3%)42 state / 12,688 national salary observations
Cost of livingNebraska index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Nebraska109 active21,970 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onNebraska physical therapist listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus · 20% offer loan repayment112 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,101 in the last 30 days4,341 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) I Full-Time | Bronson at Home I $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available at Bronson Healthcare a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top PTA Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

7 jobs · 6 employers
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3-4
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Pediatric Physical Therapist & PTA

MGA Homecare · Richardson, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$25-$37.5/hr
#3

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

$32+/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing - Home Health

$24-$38.5/hr
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 60% 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
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About Bronson Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Kalamazoo, MI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance starting day one
$10,000 sign-on bonus
Paid time off (PTO)
Childcare assistance programs
Lifestyle spending account (LSA)
Retirement savings and employer match
Employee wellness resources
Professional development opportunities

Living in Battle Creek

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$276k
Median resident rent
$960/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

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