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Battle Creek, Nebraska

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) I PRN | Bronson at Home

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Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location: Battle Creek-4625 Beckley Rd. - Suite 2002

Title

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) I PRN | Bronson at Home

Flexible Scheduling. Meaningful Impact. Exceptional Patient Care.

Help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence while enjoying the flexibility of a PRN schedule.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant with Bronson at Home, you'll provide one-on-one rehabilitation services in patients' homes under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. You'll play an important role in helping patients recover from illness, injury, surgery, and chronic conditions while supporting them in the environment where they are most comfortable.

Whether you're looking to supplement your current schedule, return to patient care, or enjoy the flexibility that PRN work offers, Bronson at Home provides an opportunity to make a difference every day.

Why Join Bronson?

At Bronson, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where clinicians can thrive while delivering exceptional care throughout our communities.

  • Benefits of Joining Our Team
  • Flexible PRN Scheduling
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Productivity Incentives for Eligible Positions
  • Supportive Interdisciplinary Team Environment
  • Opportunities for Professional Development
  • Employee Wellness Resources
  • Meaningful One-on-One Patient Care
  • The Opportunity to Make a Difference in Patients' Lives Every Day

What Makes This Role Different?

Care That Feels Personal

Home care allows you to spend meaningful time with patients and families while helping them achieve greater independence and confidence.

Flexibility That Fits Your Life

PRN scheduling offers the ability to work around your personal commitments while continuing to use your clinical expertise.

Independence with Support

Manage your patient visits while remaining connected to a collaborative team of therapists, nurses, providers, and care coordinators.

See the Impact of Your Work

Help patients overcome barriers, achieve rehabilitation goals, and remain safely in their homes.

What You'll Do

  • Deliver skilled physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
  • Assist patients in improving mobility, balance, strength, endurance, and overall function.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans and home exercise programs.
  • Monitor and communicate patient progress to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support quality patient outcomes.
  • Complete documentation accurately and within required timelines.
  • Participate in team meetings and quality improvement initiatives as appropriate.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
  • Current Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing.
  • BLS certification within three months of hire.
  • Valid Michigan driver's license.
  • Reliable transportation available for daily business use.
  • Proof of automobile insurance.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and customer service skills.
  • Basic computer and mobile documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous Physical Therapist Assistant experience.
  • Home health, rehabilitation, acute care, skilled nursing, or outpatient experience.

About Bronson at Home

Bronson at Home provides compassionate, high-quality care throughout southwest Michigan, helping patients recover safely and maintain their independence in the place they call home. Our rehabilitation professionals are trusted partners in improving quality of life and supporting healthier communities.

Bring Your Skills Where They Matter Most

If you're looking for a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful impact while delivering exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Bronson at Home and help patients achieve their goals, one visit at a time.

Shift: Variable

  • Time Type
  • Part time
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
  • 10
  • Cost Center
  • 7320 Home Care PT (BAH)

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Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth.

Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson.

Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson.

Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.

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Key Responsibilities

Deliver skilled physical therapy treatments in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to monitor patient progress and educate families on treatment plans.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and a current Michigan PTA license. Must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Mobility trainingStrength trainingHome health care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Nebraska, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (42 salary observations; 263 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Nebraska?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Nebraska vs national$97k median in Nebraska$94k nationally (+3%)42 state / 12,688 national salary observations
Cost of livingNebraska index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Nebraska109 active21,970 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNebraska physical therapist listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus · 20% offer loan repayment112 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,101 in the last 30 days4,345 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

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MGA Homecare · Richardson, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

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$25-$37.5/hr
#3

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$32+/hr
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% 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 Bronson Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Kalamazoo, MI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible PRN Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
Productivity Incentives
Professional Development
Employee Wellness Resources

Living in Battle Creek

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$276k
Median resident rent
$960/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

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