Physical Therapist Assistant - Lansing
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Job Description
Qualifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Michigan
- Strong communication and people skills
- Passion for patient-centered care
- Interest in outpatient orthopedics and movement-based rehab
- Team-oriented mindset and eagerness to learn
What You'll Do
- Deliver one-on-one outpatient physical therapy under the direction of a PT
- Assist with orthopedic rehab, post-surgical care, balance/fall prevention, and strengthening
- Educate and motivate patients throughout their plan of care
- Document treatments accurately and efficiently
- Collaborate closely with a supportive clinical team
- Participate in community outreach and wellness initiatives (as interested)
Compensation & Benefits
We Offer a Competitive and Well-rounded Package, Including
- Competitive base pay with growth opportunities
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and critical illness insurance
- HSA options
- Ongoing mentorship and career development
Positions available in Lansing, Dewitt, Mason and Okemos!
Ready to Love Where You Work?
If you want to be part of a clinic that values quality care, strong relationships, and professional growth, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and take the next step with Peak Performance Physical Therapy.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver one-on-one outpatient physical therapy under the direction of a PT, including orthopedic rehab and post-surgical care. Document treatments accurately and collaborate with a clinical team to motivate patients throughout their care plan.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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 Physical Therapist Assistant - Lansing 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.
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Living in Lansing
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $193k
- Typical market rent
- $1,222/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.