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NovaCare Rehabilitation
Battle Creek, Michigan

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$23-$26/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 37m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Position: Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient (PRN)
  • Location: 75 Minges Creek Pl Battle Creek, MI 49015
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday hours between 6am-7pm
  • Compensation: $23.00hr and up depending on experience

Our NovaCare Rehabilitation outpatient orthopedic center is seeking a PRN licensed physical therapist assistant (PTA) to provide top-notch patient care to patients of all ages and abilities.

Our highly trained and respected clinical team provides treatment services that maximize functionality and promote the best optimal outcomes for our patients. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.

Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures

Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Qualifications

  • College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
  • Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
  • Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
  • CPR certification
  • Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationClinical documentationPatient assessmentTherapeutic exerciseModalitiesPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$51k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 7 employers

CME allowance
100%
401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

Living in Battle Creek

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k
Typical market rent
$1,138/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.5
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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