Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (Full-Time)

Location: Howell, MI – Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic

Our Mission

At Doctors of Physical Therapy, we believe every patient deserves faster, long-term relief—not just temporary fixes. Founded in 2005 by a practicing physical therapist, our mission is simple yet powerful: deliver exceptional, evidence-based care that transforms lives. We’ve helped thousands of patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to the activities they love—and we’re just getting started.

The Impact You’ll Make

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll be a vital part of our patient care team, working closely with licensed physical therapists to help patients achieve their goals. Your work will directly improve mobility, reduce pain, and empower patients to live healthier, more active lives—without unnecessary medications or surgeries.

What You’ll Do

  • Partner with physical therapists to deliver personalized, evidence-based treatment plans.
  • Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and mobility programs tailored to their needs.
  • Encourage and motivate patients to reach their functional goals.
  • Monitor progress, document care, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Promote healthy lifestyle habits by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Support orthopedic and rehabilitation medicine cases in an outpatient setting.

What You’ll Bring

  • Current Illinois Physical Therapist Assistant license.
  • A passion for helping patients achieve lasting results.
  • Strong communication skills and a compassionate, motivating approach.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning.

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Mentorship Program – Learn and grow with guidance from experienced clinicians.
  • Reasonable productivity expectations – We prioritize quality over quantity.
  • Bonus incentives – Your impact is recognized and rewarded.
  • Comprehensive benefits for full-time team members, including:
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (HSA option available)
  • Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Continued Education Support & MedBridge Subscription

Referral Program – Help us grow our team and earn rewards.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will partner with licensed therapists to deliver personalized, evidence-based treatment plans and guide patients through therapeutic exercises. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, documenting care, and collaborating with the healthcare team to improve patient mobility and pain management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Illinois Physical Therapist Assistant license and possess a passion for patient-centered care. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment are essential for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

DocumentationOrthopedic RehabilitationCollaborationPatient Motivation

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.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

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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 Doctors of Physical Therapy

Medical Practices
North Richland Hills, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mentorship Program
Reasonable productivity expectations
Bonus incentives
401(k)
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (HSA option available)
Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Continued Education Support & MedBridge subscription

Living in Howell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$371k
Typical market rent
$1,824/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
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 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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