Physical Therapist Assistant - Monthly Bonus
Listed compensation
$58k-$62k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant
Full-Time | $58,200-$62,400 per year | Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM & Friday 8:00 AM-1:00 PM | Eligible to earn a monthly bonus of up to $500
Location: Warren, MI 48092
Build Your Career in Outpatient Rehabilitation
Spinal Recovery and Joint Center is dedicated to helping patients improve their mobility, reduce discomfort, and regain independence through individualized orthopedic rehabilitation and non-surgical spine and joint care.
We're looking for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. You'll work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, helping patients complete prescribed treatment programs and make meaningful progress toward their recovery goals.
Why Join Our Team?
- Consistent Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends
- Opportunity for a Monthly bonus of up to $500.
- Collaborative and supportive clinical environment
- Direct involvement in patient rehabilitation and recovery
- Comprehensive insurance and retirement benefits
- Employee wellness and recognition programs
Role & Clinical Responsibilities
In this position, you'll help carry out individualized rehabilitation plans and support patients throughout their treatment experience.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Guide patients through prescribed therapeutic exercises and functional movement activities.
- Provide appropriate treatments such as manual therapy techniques, massage, and physical therapy modalities.
- Monitor patient tolerance and response to treatment, documenting progress and communicating concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Measure and record range of motion, vital signs, and other relevant clinical observations.
- Assist patients with mobility, transfers, positioning, and safe use of rehabilitation equipment.
- Help patients select, fit, and understand the use of braces, crutches, and other assistive devices.
- Maintain accurate and timely treatment notes and patient records.
- Explain treatment activities and provide appropriate support to patients and their families.
- Coordinate with the supervising therapist and other members of the healthcare team.
- Follow established clinical procedures, treatment guidelines, and safety standards.
- Perform other related responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
- Required:
- Associate degree or completion of an accredited physical therapy program with relevant coursework and clinical training.
- At least one year of experience working as a physical therapy aide.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail.
- Good judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software.
- Ability to remain composed and respond appropriately in unexpected or emergency situations.
Preferred
- Experience in outpatient physical therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, or spine care.
- Familiarity with therapeutic exercise equipment and physical therapy treatment modalities.
Our benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Short- and long-term disability benefits, if included in the applicable plan
- Paid time off and sick time
- Company-paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee discounts and health management resources
- Emergency travel assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bonusly employee recognition and rewards
- DailyPay access to earned wages
- Help Patients Get Back to What They Love
- If you're passionate about physical rehabilitation and enjoy helping patients work toward improved strength, mobility, and everyday function, we'd love to hear from you.
- Apply today to become part of the Spinal Recovery and Joint Center team!
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.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will guide patients through prescribed therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, documenting clinical observations, and assisting with mobility and rehabilitation equipment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree or have completed an accredited physical therapy program. At least one year of experience as a physical therapy aide is required, along with strong communication and organizational skills.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (255 salary observations; 1,745 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)), 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $58k–$62k | Physical Therapy median $64k (middle half $62k–$68k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Michigan vs national | $88k median in Michigan | $94k nationally (−6%)255 state / 12,992 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$63k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Michigan | 629 active | 21,760 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Michigan Physical Therapist listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment650 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,752 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 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Monthly Bonus 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.
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