Physical Therapist Assistant - Okemos

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Why PTAs Choose Peak

Meaningful Patient Relationships

  • Provide individualized care that allows you to connect with patients and understand their goals.
  • Help patients build confidence, improve function, and achieve meaningful milestones.
  • Be part of a care model focused on quality outcomes—not just volume.

Clinical Growth & Support

  • Work alongside experienced PTs and a collaborative clinical team.
  • Receive mentorship and opportunities to continue developing your skills.
  • Expand your knowledge in areas including orthopedics, post-surgical rehabilitation, balance training, and strength-based care.

A Team That Invests in You

  • Join a supportive environment where your contributions are valued.
  • Collaborate with PTs, PTAs, technicians, and administrative team members.
  • Be part of a growing organization focused on improving the human connection through health and wellness.

What You'll Do

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:

Provide one-on-one outpatient physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Assist patients with orthopedic rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, balance and fall prevention, strengthening, and functional movement.

  • Educate, encourage, and motivate patients throughout their recovery journey.
  • Monitor patient progress and communicate effectively with the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation.
  • Collaborate with the clinical team to create an exceptional patient experience.
  • Participate in community wellness initiatives and outreach opportunities as interested.
  • Who Thrives at Peak

This Role Is Ideal for a PTA Who

  • Enjoys building relationships and making a difference in patients' lives.
  • Takes pride in providing high-quality care.
  • Values teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.
  • Wants to grow professionally in a supportive environment.
  • Brings positive energy and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

  • Current Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant license.
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Passion for patient-centered care and helping others improve their quality of life.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Interest or experience in outpatient orthopedics and movement-based rehabilitation.
  • Team-oriented mindset and commitment to professional growth.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Peak Performance Physical Therapy offers a competitive compensation package, including:
  • Competitive base pay with growth opportunities
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and critical illness insurance
  • HSA options
  • Continuing education support
  • Clinical mentorship and career development opportunities
  • Opportunities to grow within a respected local healthcare organization

Ready to Love Where You Work?

If you want to practice in an environment where quality care, strong relationships, and professional growth matter, we’d love to meet you.

Join Peak Performance Physical Therapy and help patients get back to the life they love.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one outpatient physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. Assist patients with orthopedic rehabilitation, recovery, and functional movement while maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient educationClinical documentationTeam collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

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).

Of the 30 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 13% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Michigan651 active21,903 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% remote · 13% no call · 43% no weekends30 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan physical therapist listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment673 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,906 in the last 30 days4,367 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% 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 - Okemos at Peak Performance Physical Therapy, PLC 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.

Top PTA Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

10 jobs
3
$62k
5
$70k-80k
2
$80k-90k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
25%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - full-time

BJC HealthCare · Florissant, Missouri

$24.71-$41.03/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant | Adult Rehabilitation

Centra Care · Saint Cloud, Minnesota

$26.74-$40.11/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$37.5/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (59268)

$30-$35/hr
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% 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 Peak Performance Physical Therapy, PLC

Medical Practices
Lansing, Michigan
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base pay with growth opportunities
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and critical illness insurance
HSA options
Continuing education support
Clinical mentorship and career development opportunities

Living in Okemos

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$327k
Typical market rent
$1,438/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.0
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 · Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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