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Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Join the Leaders in Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Rehabilitation
  • Physical Therapist Assistant – Plymouth Physical Therapy Specialists
  • Location: Lapeer
  • Position Type: Full-Time
  • Bonuses: Sign-on and Profit Sharing

Grow your career with the best in the field! Plymouth Physical Therapy Specialists (PPTS), Southeastern Michigan’s premier private practice in sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation, is a seeking motivated Physical Therapist Assistant

We have an immediate opening for a staff Physical Therapist Assistant and are looking for professionals who are passionate about patient care, committed to continuous growth, and eager to develop expertise in orthopedic rehabilitation.

Why Join PPTS?

For 31 years, we have been dedicated to providing unparalleled care to our Southeastern Michigan communities. As a practice, we emphasize continuing education, mentorship, and professional development, ensuring our therapists stay at the forefront of the field.

Our Expertise

  • At PPTS, you’ll be part of a highly skilled team, including:
  • Orthopedic Clinical Specialists (OCS)
  • Certified MDT Therapists
  • GIFT Fellows in Applied Functional Science (FAFS)
  • Certified Hand Therapists (CHT)
  • Our collaborative, patient-centered approach empowers therapists to deliver outstanding results and maximize patient recovery.
  • Be a Leader in the Field!
  • Join Plymouth Physical Therapy Specialists and elevate your career in a supportive, growth-driven environment.

Qualifications

Licensed or upcoming Physical Therapist Assistant with an advanced degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.

Current or upcoming Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing, with active CPR certification.

Proficiency in technology and clinical systems, including Electronic Medical Records (EMR) platforms, database applications, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide high-quality patient care within a private practice setting focused on orthopedic and sports medicine rehabilitation. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding clinical results and support patient recovery.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (158 salary observations; 1,257 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,235 salary observations; 46,867 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).

Top PTA Jobs

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$27-$35/hr
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$26-$35/hr
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$21.63-$31.25/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

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

Living in Lapeer

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$266k
Typical market rent
$1,340/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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.