Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$72.8K - $104K
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Location: Wayne, Detroit, Canton, Monroe, and Romulus, MI
Love your job at last! Join one of the most progressive rehabilitation teams in Michigan. Back to You Rehab is home to Detroit’s only Osteopractic Physical Therapy clinic and was awarded National Clinic of the Year by the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. Our leadership includes fellowship-trained clinicians dedicated to mentorship, professional growth, and evidence-based care.
We are an employee-centric organization that believes in a team approach and a nurturing environment. Our mission is to revolutionize healthcare by putting Physical Therapy first—improving outcomes and reducing pain while saving patients time and money.
The Opportunity
As a Home Health PTA, you will work directly with patients in their homes, playing a critical role in restoring mobility and enhancing quality of life under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This role allows you to build meaningful relationships while delivering individualized care in a comfortable environment.
Are You the Right Fit?
- We are looking for a team player who is efficient, motivated, and compassionate. You should be:
- Confident, reliable, and resourceful.
An excellent communicator who connects with patients personally.
Independent yet capable of collaborating within a supportive team.
Essential Qualifications
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the State of Michigan.
Home Health experience preferred (but not required).
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Ability to travel to patient homes within the assigned service area (Wayne, Detroit, Canton, Monroe, Romulus).
Strong documentation and time management skills.
Core Competencies
Empathy and compassion for patients in recovery.
Ability to motivate patients through treatment plans.
Focus on evidence-based practice and critical thinking.
Professionalism and superior listening skills.
Key Responsibilities
Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
Provide skilled interventions (mobility, strength, balance) in patient homes.
Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and home programs.
Accurately document progress and communicate status with the healthcare team.
Maintain compliance with all regulatory and clinical guidelines.
About Our Culture
We are a nationally recognized, cutting-edge organization looking for someone to join our professional family. We value communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer above-industry compensation based on experience and a work environment that is second to none.
Competitive compensation structure.
Performance reviews with potential raises and bonus opportunities.
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
Supportive clinical mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
Hiring Process
If you are the right fit, we will contact you within 3–4 days. Our multi-step hiring process ensures we find the perfect person for our culture. We highly value timeliness and attention to detail.
Apply today to join a team that puts patients and clinicians first!
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Michigan, possess reliable transportation, and a valid driver's license to travel to assigned service areas. Home Health experience is preferred, and strong skills in documentation, time management, and patient communication are essential.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant at Back to You Rehab a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (49 salary observations; 219 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (20,704 salary observations; 48,650 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 34 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 59% are remote, 18% have no call, 29% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% 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 ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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