Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA - Lansing
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Job Description
- 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)
- What We’re Looking For
- 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
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
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 physical therapist, supporting orthopedic rehabilitation, post-surgical care, balance and fall prevention, and strengthening. Educate and motivate patients, document treatments, collaborate with the clinical team, and participate in community wellness initiatives as interested.
Requirements
Applicants must be licensed Physical Therapist Assistants in Michigan and have strong communication and interpersonal skills. The role seeks someone committed to patient-centered care, interested in outpatient orthopedics and movement-based rehabilitation, and eager to learn as part of a team.
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 (261 salary observations; 1,695 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 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 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $63k (middle half $60k–$68k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Michigan vs national | $89k median in Michigan | $94k nationally (−5%)261 state / 13,008 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Michigan | 651 active | 22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 13% no call · 43% no weekends30 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Michigan physical therapist listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment673 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,905 in the last 30 days | 4,365 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 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA - Lansing at Peak Performance Physical Therapy, PLC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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