Physical Therapist Assistant
Compensation
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Job Description
Provides rehabilitation therapy procedures to patients under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Assists with patients/caregiver education.
Essential Functions
Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods, as needed to meet changing needs.
Documents treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development and marketing activities.
Improves skill areas as demonstrated by applying continuing education in-services, participating in competencies in applicable areas, and developing new concepts of patient care and additional skills with various population groups.
Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standard.
How Corewell Health Cares for You
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, travel, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Qualifications
- Required
- Required Associate's Degree accredited physical therapy assistant program
- LIC-Physical Therapist Assistant - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
- LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines
Upon Hire required
About Corewell Health
As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU.
Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
How Corewell Health Cares for You
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand Pay Program Powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
- Primary Location
- SITE - Coloma Rehab - 7040 Red Arrow Hwy - Coloma
- Department Name
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
- Weekly Scheduled Hours
- 40
- Hours of Work
- Days Worked
Weekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.
We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.
From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Key Responsibilities
Provides rehabilitation therapy procedures and treatment programs to patients under the direction of a physical therapist. Documents patient progress and instructs medical personnel and students on rehabilitation services.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (186 salary observations; 1,377 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,353 salary observations; 54,868 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).
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