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PainPoint Health
Sterling Heights, Michigan

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54k-$59k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Full-Time | $54,000-$59,000/year | Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
  • Location: Warren, MI 48092

About Spinal Recovery and Joint Center

Spinal Recovery and Joint Center helps patients get back to the activities they love through orthopedic outpatient physical therapy and advanced, non-surgical spinal and joint care. Our team of chiropractors, therapists, and wellness professionals combines innovative technology with personalized treatment to help patients achieve lasting results.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive $54,000-$59,000 annual salary
  • Consistent Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends
  • Collaborative team focused on patient-centered care
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient recovery and mobility
  • Comprehensive benefits and employee wellness programs

Position Summary

We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support our physical therapy team in providing hands-on, patient-focused care. The PTA will assist with therapeutic exercises and treatments, monitor patient progress, document care, and help patients safely work toward their rehabilitation goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Guide, instruct, and motivate patients through prescribed exercises and functional activities.
  • Provide therapeutic exercises, manual treatments, massage, and appropriate physical therapy modalities.
  • Monitor patients during treatment and communicate progress and concerns to the Physical Therapist.
  • Measure range of motion, vital signs, and other treatment-related indicators.
  • Assist patients with transfers, positioning, and use of therapy equipment.
  • Fit and instruct patients on supportive devices such as braces and crutches.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of treatments and patient progress.
  • Communicate with patients, caregivers, and members of the healthcare team.
  • Follow established treatment plans and applicable standards of care.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

  • Associate’s degree or certification from an accredited physical therapy program with appropriate coursework and clinical experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience as a physical therapy aide.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organization and attention to detail.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software.
  • Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency or challenging situations.

Preferred

  • Experience in an outpatient, orthopedic, or spine-focused setting.
  • Experience working with therapeutic exercise equipment and physical therapy modalities.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Time
  • Company-Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Health Management Tools
  • Emergency Travel Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Bonusly Employee Recognition & Rewards
  • DailyPay

Join Our Team

  • If you're a Physical Therapist Assistant who enjoys working directly with patients and wants to be part of a collaborative team focused on helping people move better and get back to the activities they love, we'd love to hear from you.
  • Apply today to join Spinal Recovery and Joint Center!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient monitoringRange of motion measurementVital signs monitoringPatient transfersOrthopedic care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (186 salary observations; 1,445 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,394 salary observations; 56,600 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)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at PainPoint Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top PTA Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

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<$90k
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$96k
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$150k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 7 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist & PTA

MGA Homecare · Richardson, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health

Compassus · Olympia, Washington

$29.6-$46.07/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (F/T)

$38-$42/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Sterling Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k≈ 5.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,526/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About PainPoint Health

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life & AD&D Insurance
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Company-Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan