PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Traverse City, MI
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PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Traverse City, MI
Location: Traverse City, MI
Job Type: PRN / Per Diem
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our therapy team on a PRN basis. In this role, you will work under the direction of a Physical Therapist to help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and overall function while delivering high-quality care.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy treatments as directed by the Physical Therapist
- Assist patients with therapeutic exercises and mobility training
- Monitor and report patient progress and response to treatment
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
Qualifications
- Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current Michigan PTA license
- Strong communication and patient care skills
- Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or healthcare settings preferred
What We Offer
- Flexible PRN scheduling
- Competitive pay
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to make a positive impact on patient outcomes
- Apply today to join a dedicated rehabilitation team serving patients in the Traverse City community.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (262 salary observations; 1,439 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,879 salary observations; 56,729 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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Traverse City, MI at Concept Rehab & Engage Consulting 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.
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Living in Traverse City
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $441k
- Typical market rent
- $1,888/mo
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 93.4
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
BEA 2024 · Traverse City, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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