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Synchrony Rehab
Howell, Michigan

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35/hour

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Job Description

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

Education: Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited programExperience: 0-1 years

Roles and Responsibilities

  • 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.

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Get in Touch

Joyce (517) 684-3435

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient documentationPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationTreatment planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 36 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% are remote, 17% have no call, 47% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% 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 ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pta Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

3
<$75k
1
$83k
1
$93k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 5 employers

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3-4
3
5-6
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

MACT Health Board · California

$27.56-$44.56/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

NovaCare Rehabilitation · Westland, Michigan

$25-$40/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Howell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$373k
Typical market rent
$1,868/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
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 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Synchrony Rehab

Hospitals and Health Care
Howell, Michigan
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

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