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Sage Group
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Hiring Physical Therapist Assistant in Sault St. Marie, MI

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$37/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking Physical Therapist for a permanent placement position. Accepting local and relocation candidates.

Position Details

  • Position Name: Physical Therapist I
  • Location: Sault St. Marie, Michigan
  • Specialty: Physical Therapy
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Pay Rate: $37.00+/hour (Based on experience)
  • Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 with 2-year commitment
  • Placement Fee: 25%
  • Practice Setting: Primarily Outpatient with Acute Care coverage
  • Shift/Schedule: Full-time

Position Requirements

  • Physical Therapist License – Required
  • Bachelor’s Degree – Required
  • BLS Certification – Highly Preferred (within 1 month of hire or transfer)
  • Experience preferred, but new graduates may be considered
  • Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to demonstrate and teach treatment routines to professional and non-professional staff
  • Must successfully complete orientation and competency requirements
  • Must comply with OSHA requirements and infection control standards

Education, License and Certification Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree – Required
  • Physical Therapist (PT) License – Required
  • BLS Certification – Highly Preferred
  • CPR/BLS certification must be maintained as required

Job Description

  • Evaluate patients’ functional abilities through formal and informal assessments of skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments, goals, and tolerance levels.
  • Create and update treatment plans in coordination with physicians and healthcare team members.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions to restore, maintain, and improve patient functional abilities.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding conditions, treatment plans, home exercise programs, and recovery expectations.
  • Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, Home Health Aides, and students according to regulatory standards.
  • Recommend adaptive equipment and assist patients with obtaining necessary supportive devices.
  • Document patient progress, treatment responses, and changes in condition according to compliance standards.
  • Complete required documentation for billing and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, team conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Promote physical therapy services through education and community outreach activities.
  • Manage assigned cases and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and follow all organizational policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate commitment to providing high-quality patient care through teamwork, professionalism, and service excellence.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Provide coverage in outpatient settings with occasional acute care responsibilities.
  • Maintain competency with required technology systems and electronic documentation platforms.
  • Follow workplace safety standards and use appropriate personal protective equipment when required.
  • Maintain regular attendance and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, and perform physical therapy activities for extended periods.
  • Ability to occasionally lift or carry 21–50 lbs.
  • Ability to frequently perform activities requiring up to 20 lbs. of force.
  • Ability to constantly handle equipment and perform patient care-related movements.
  • Must be able to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation.

Benefits Offered

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Growth and Development Opportunities
  • Relocation Assistance Available (if applicable)

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients' functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans to restore and improve physical function. Provide therapeutic interventions and educate patients and caregivers while supervising support staff and documenting progress.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid Physical Therapist license. BLS certification is highly preferred, and while experience is preferred, new graduates may be considered.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient EducationClinical DocumentationCase ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationOSHA Compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (261 salary observations; 1,431 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 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 Hiring Physical Therapist Assistant in Sault St. Marie, MI at SAGE GROUP 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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Salary Distribution10 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
54% this job
CME allowance
54%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
15% this job

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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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Living in Sault Ste. Marie

Median resident rent
$804/mo
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Sage Group

Staffing and Recruiting
Hazlet, NJ
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability