Assistant Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$54K–$67K /yr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
We're US Rehabilitation & Health Services Inc., and we're hiring a passionate Assistant Physical Therapist to join our team in Sterling Heights, MI on a full- or part-time basis!
Pay: $26.00 - $32.00/hour, depending on experience
Full-time benefits: Health insurance, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, PTO, travel reimbursement, and continuing education credits
Our success is built on teamwork, collaboration, and a commitment to clinical excellence, creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow in their careers.
We proudly offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a positive workplace culture that encourages learning, respect, and open communication.
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with a company that invests in its people and fosters a strong sense of teamwork, US Rehabilitation & Health Services Inc. is a place where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
You'll Thrive as Our Assistant Physical Therapist If You Enjoy...
- Coordinating with a passionate clinical care team and following directions from a talented physical therapist
- Following an established treatment plan to guide patients through helpful therapeutic exercises and functional training
- Documenting patients' progress and informing the physical therapist of your findings
- Educating patients on at-home exercises and recovery strategies
- Maintaining a collaborative, uplifting, professional, and all-around high level of care
You Might Be a Match If You Have...
- Ability to work between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
- Current Michigan State Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with a diverse range of patients of all ages
- Ability to stay organized and maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation
- Ability to travel between the Dearborn, Port Huron, and Sterling Heights locations as needed
While not required, experience in an outpatient orthopedic clinic would be highly desired! Bilingual English/Arabic communication skills would also be a plus for our Assistant Physical Therapist.
Here's a Glimpse of Us
Since 2001, US Rehabilitation & Health Services Inc. has been dedicated to helping individuals recover, rebuild, and regain confidence through high-quality rehabilitation services across Southeast Michigan. As a growing multidisciplinary organization, we bring together talented healthcare professionals who share a passion for improving lives through compassionate, patient-centered care.
Apply now! Our initial application is easy and mobile-friendly. Fill it out today to take the first step towards building a bright future as our Assistant Physical Therapist!
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Physical Therapist will coordinate with a clinical team to follow established treatment plans and guide patients through therapeutic exercises. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress and educating patients on recovery strategies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Michigan State Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license and possess effective communication skills. The role requires the ability to travel between specific clinic locations and work a standard Monday through Friday schedule.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
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)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k 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 Assistant Physical Therapist at US Rehabilitation & Health Services a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,654 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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