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Athletico Physical Therapy
Hartland Township, Michigan

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$20 - $33.75/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Position Overview

About Us:

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.

  • Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.
  • Join us for a conversation to be a part of this awesome team!

Position Summary

Our Physical Therapist Assistant’s role is to enhance your patient’s health and quality of life. You will be exposed to a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and growth. Work with a variety of specialties while you grow your skills and your future as a physical therapist!

Unique and Competitive Benefits offered with this full-time position:

New for 2026! Athletico clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe - purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve.

Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education

  • Strategic Mentorship programs
  • Leadership programs
  • Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week
  • 900 plus locations in 25 states (top notch care since 1991!)
  • Residency Programs and more (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!)
  • Additional Benefits offered with this part-time position. Benefit options can vary based on standard hours worked:
  • Medical, dental and vision (eligibility begins day one of employment) (30+ hours)
  • Student Loan Repayment Program (30+ hours)
  • Retirement 401(k) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
  • PTO (accrual starts immediately upon hire) (30+ hours)
  • CEU PTO Days
  • Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee
  • Bereavement Time Off & Resources
  • Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
  • SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
  • KinderCare Discount
  • HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
  • Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary.

Qualifications

  • Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
  • Current professional licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or license eligible based on the rules and regulations of the state in which you are applying for role

Current CPR Certification

Athletico clinicians are energetic and service-minded team players who provide exceptional patient care and service. State licenses must be maintained. All compliance standards must be completed as requested.

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Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations.

Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

  • Minimum Salary/Wage
  • USD$ 20.00 Hr.
  • Maximum Salary/Wage
  • USD$ 33.75 Hr.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for enhancing patients' health and quality of life through rehabilitative care. The role involves working within a team environment to provide life-changing care and maintaining compliant clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical Therapy AssistancePatient RehabilitationService-mindedness

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Athletico Physical Therapy a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Healthcare Support physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Healthcare Support — Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% 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)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 7 employers

CME allowance
100% this job
401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
10% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Hartland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$408k
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), 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 Athletico Physical Therapy

Wellness and Fitness Services
Oak Brook, IL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligibility day one for 30+ hours)
Student loan repayment program (30+ hours)
Retirement 401(k) with company match
PTO accrual starting immediately
5 additional PTO days for Continuing Education
Yearly Continuing Education Allowance
Access to MedBridge and Athletico University
Strategic mentorship and leadership programs