Physical Therapist Assistant

12 days ago
United States$25.4-$35.56/hrPart TimePhysical Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital as a Physical Therapist Assistant in United States. Physical Therapist Assistant Primary Location OP Cadillac - Cadillac, MI Employment Type Part-Time - Days - 20 Hours Compensation: 25.40-$35.

Key Responsibilities

  • in accordance with the program’s strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives.
  • Essential Job Responsibilities Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
  • Each job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence.
  • The responsibility is identified to a pillar by the following letters: Q (Quality), S (Service), P (People), G (Growth), F (Financial).

Requirements

  • relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
  • Summary Provides physical therapy services as assigned by, and under the supervision of, a physical therapist.
  • Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development.
  • Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program’s strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $25.4-$35.56/hr (Est. $53k-$74k/year)
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time - Days schedule.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in United States.

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careTherapeutic exercisePatient evaluationDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationInfection controlClinical instructionRehabilitationBLS certificationPatient advocacySoftware proficiency
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physical Therapist Assistant position at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $25.4-$35.56/hr (Est. $53k-$74k/year).

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $36 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient care, Therapeutic exercise, Patient evaluation, Documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Patient education, Infection control. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist, including patient treatment, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities. Documents patient status and progress while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

Benefits package: Annual Merit Increases, Health Insurance, Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Holiday Pay, PSLF Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Benefits & Perks

Annual Merit Increases
Health Insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Holiday Pay
PSLF Eligible

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Part Time

Posted

12d ago