Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Part-Time to Full-Time
Listed compensation
$27-$30/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
About Us
Active Kare Physical Therapy is an independent, clinician-owned outpatient practice serving Sterling Heights since 2018. We're not a corporate chain. You'll work directly with the clinic owner and clinical director, have a real voice in how we care for patients, and grow with a practice that's expanding.
What You'll Do
Carry out plans of care set by the supervising PT for outpatient orthopedic, post-surgical, sports and general musculoskeletal patients
- Lead therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy (within PTA scope) and modalities
- Teach patients and progress their home exercise programs
- Write timely, accurate notes in our EMR
- Talk with the supervising PT about patient progress and when a re-evaluation is needed
- Help keep the clinic patient-focused and friendly to work in
What We're Looking For
- Current Michigan PTA license (required)
- Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited PTA program
- New grads encouraged to apply; outpatient ortho experience a plus
- Good communication skills and a focus on getting patients better
What We Offer
- $27–$30/hour, based on experience
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Hands-on mentorship and structured onboarding with an experienced clinical director
Room to Grow with an Expanding Practice
Schedule: Part-time to start (about 20–25 hours/week), growing to full-time. Weekdays during clinic hours.
To apply: Submit your resume through this posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a phone screen.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will carry out plans of care for outpatient orthopedic and post-surgical patients, including therapeutic exercise and manual therapy. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress in the EMR and coordinating with the supervising physical therapist.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Michigan PTA license and be a graduate of a CAPTE-accredited PTA program. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and experience in outpatient orthopedics is considered a plus.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 30 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 13% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $56k–$62k | Physical Therapy median $64k (middle half $63k–$70k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$62k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Michigan | 652 active | 21,954 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 13% no call · 40% no weekends30 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan physical therapist listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment674 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,906 in the last 30 days | 4,367 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Part-Time to Full-Time at Active Kare Physical Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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