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East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$60/visit

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Job Description

OakMed Home Nursing & Rehabilitation | West Michigan / Grand Rapids, MI

Looking for a flexible opportunity where you can put your physical therapy skills to work while maintaining control of your schedule?

OakMed Home Nursing & Rehabilitation is growing our network of Physical Therapist Assistants throughout West Michigan! We are looking to connect with licensed PTAs interested in providing one-on-one, home-based care to automobile accident and workers’ compensation patients.

Whether you’re currently working in a clinic, looking to supplement your income, or interested in building a flexible home-based caseload, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Work with Oakmed?

  • $60 per visit
  • Weekly pay
  • Flexible scheduling based on your availability
  • Opportunities to work with patients closer to home when cases are available
  • One-on-one, home-based patient care
  • Automobile accident and workers’ compensation patients
  • Opportunities to supplement your current income or build a caseload around your schedule

Position Responsibilities

  • Provide physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of the supervising Physical Therapist, as required.
  • Carry out assigned treatment activities consistent with the established plan of care.
  • Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Document visits and patient progress accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Communicate professionally with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
  • Follow applicable professional standards, supervision requirements, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

  • Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of Michigan.
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Reliable transportation and ability to travel to assigned patient homes.
  • Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently within the PTA scope of practice and applicable supervision requirements.

A Flexible Opportunity That FITS Your Life

OakMed understands that flexibility matters. We welcome PTAs who want to supplement their current employment, take on additional visits, or build a schedule that works for their individual needs.

Case availability and service areas vary, so we’ll discuss opportunities based on your location and availability.

Interested in Learning More?

Apply today to connect with OakMed Home Nursing & Rehabilitation and learn more about our current home-based therapy opportunities.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy interventions in a home-based setting under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Monitor patient progress, document visits accurately, and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Home health

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (273 salary observations; 1,491 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,146 salary observations; 57,943 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $59k (middle half $57k–$63k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Michigan vs national$89k median in Michigan$94k nationally (−6%)273 state / 15,146 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Michigan619 active22,041 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
AmeriStaff Servicessilver tier, 78/100Top Employers work-life index14 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs
1
$59k
2
$62k
0
$65k-70k
3
$70k-75k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 8 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
18%
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millville, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$33.75/hr
#4

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

$58k-$62k
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in East Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$551k
Median resident rent
$1,862/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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