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Back to You Rehab
Wayne, Michigan

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72.8K - $104K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 5mo ago

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

MotivationReliabilityResourcefulnessCollaborationPatient Education

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).

Top Pta Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution12 jobs · 8 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

NovaCare Rehabilitation · Westland, Michigan

$25-$40/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant/ PTA

Adoration Health · Lexington, Kentucky

$35-$39/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$70k-$80k
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$29-$35/hr
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Wayne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$184k
Typical market rent
$1,206/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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 Back to You Rehab

Medical Practices
Royal Oak, MI
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Bonus Based on Performance
Company Parties
Competitive Salary
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training & Development