Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$29-$31/hr

Listing transparency2 of 6 stated

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Overview

We believe in setting our employees up for success. That’s why we believe in providing an orientation personalized to your work environment. Even when your orientation period ends, you can rest assured that the Synchrony team will always have your back.

Responsibilities

Weekly pay, health, dental, and vision benefits after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! If you’re looking for a place that embraces you for who you are, helps you achieve your full potential, and makes working hard feel less like hard work, then look no further than Synchrony.

Qualifications

Job SummaryThe Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), under the direction of a Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

Licenses and CertificationsMust have and maintain a current, valid state PTA licensure or certification Current valid CPR certification, preferred

Qualifications

  • Implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities (e. g., heat, cold, electrical stimulation).
  • Observe patient responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings and any concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Observe and maintain up-to-date documentation related to patients’ responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Provide instructions to patients and their families on exercise techniques, safety precautions, and strategies to support continued progress at home.
  • Support Physical Therapists in evaluating patient needs and progress, providing additional observations and insights.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Get in Touch

Joyce (517) 684-3435

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient documentationPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical observation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (68 salary observations; 340 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (8,033 salary observations; 18,890 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% 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 ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pta Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs · 7 employers

0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
7
7-8
3
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

NovaCare Rehabilitation · Westland, Michigan

$25-$40/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant/ PTA

Adoration Health · Lexington, Kentucky

$35-$39/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$70k-$80k
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - Eaton Rapids, MI

$20-$33.75/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

Harbor Terrace Senior Living logo

About Harbor Terrace Senior Living

Hospitals and Health Care
San Pedro, California

Benefits & Perks

Weekly Pay
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Student Loan Repayment
401(k) with Match
Personalized Orientation