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Jackson, Michigan

Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health Care

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.

We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.

With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.

Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant - Henry Ford Health
  • Job Title
  • Physical Therapist Assistant

About the Department

Join our dedicated Inpatient Rehabilitation team at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township/Warren. As part of Henry Ford Health, we are committed to providing exceptional care in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our team works tirelessly to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, and prevent physical disabilities, making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve in the Macomb County community.

Role Overview

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting Physical Therapists to deliver treatments that enhance patient mobility, alleviate pain, and reduce physical disabilities. Your work will directly contribute to improving the quality of life for our patients, helping them regain independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

  • Assist Physical Therapists in implementing treatment plans to improve patient mobility and function.
  • Provide hands-on care to relieve pain and prevent physical disabilities.
  • Support patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals through guided exercises and activities.
  • Document patient progress and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
  • Ensure a safe and supportive environment for patient recovery.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

  • Physical Therapist Assistant Associate's degree from a Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program.
  • Current State of Michigan licensure.
  • Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).

Successful completion of FIM certification exam with a score of at least 80% within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster career growth through collaborative opportunities, mission-driven work, and continuous learning. Join a team where your contributions make a difference and where you can develop both personally and professionally.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now to join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health!

Qualifications

This position is eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus!

About Henry Ford Jackson Hospital At Home Henry Ford Jackson Hospital At Home provides compassionate, personalized health care services in the comfort of patients’ homes. Our interdisciplinary team works closely with physicians to deliver care after injury, surgery, or throughout chronic illness management.

Services include home health care (aides, nursing, therapy, medical social work), remote monitoring for chronic conditions, and access to 24/7 home medical equipment support. We also offer advanced palliative care through our AIM program, as well as hospice care focused on maximizing comfort and quality of life.

As the only local provider certified by both Medicare and The Joint Commission, we deliver affordable, high-quality care across a wide range of insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, and private options.

General Summary

The Physical Therapist provides direct patient care utilizing appropriate age-specific standards of practice for physical therapists in regard to all patient populations served.

Works independently and collaborates well with other team members in obtaining patient-centered goals within Henry Ford Health.

Education Required

Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program, Masters or Doctorate degree required.

Experience Required

  • One year experience providing physical therapy in healthcare setting required.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist preferred.
  • Experience in homecare preferred.

License Required

Current Michigan licensure for Physical Therapy required. Valid Michigan driver’s license and dependable vehicle insured as required by the State of Michigan required.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist provides direct patient care and implements treatment plans to improve patient mobility and function. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to achieve patient-centered goals in home and clinical settings.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mobility improvementPain managementClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (238 salary observations; 1,701 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 $64k (middle half $62k–$68k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Michigan vs national$90k median in Michigan$94k nationally (−4%)238 state / 12,288 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Michigan654 active22,064 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-onMichigan physical therapist listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment675 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,998 in the last 30 days4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs
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$62k
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$67k
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$70k-75k
1
$78k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs · 7 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$25-$37.5/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Banner Physical Therapy · Glendale, Arizona

$29-$36/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$26-$34/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$26-$32/hr
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

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About Henry Ford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Detroit, MI
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Living in Jackson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k
Typical market rent
$1,159/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jackson, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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