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.
Qualifications
- Required
- Associate's Degree accredited physical therapy assistant program
- Physical Therapist Assistant - State of Michigan Upon Hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association 90 Days Or
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross 90 Days
- Driver's License - State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines upon Hire
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.
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- 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 - Watervliet Hospital - 400 Medical Park Dr - Watervliet
- 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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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 patient education under the direction of a physical therapist. Documents patient treatment in compliance with department standards and participates in process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (246 salary observations; 1,738 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,992 salary observations; 63,762 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $64k (middle half $62k–$68k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Michigan vs national | $90k median in Michigan | $94k nationally (−4%)246 state / 12,992 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Michigan | 624 active | 21,629 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment645 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,754 in the last 30 days | 4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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