Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs in Michigan
Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Michigan are in steady demand, concentrated across outpatient orthopedic clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and hospital-based rehabilitation programs, with openings at every level from new graduates through senior clinicians. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing are the largest hiring markets, anchored by major systems like Beaumont Health, Corewell Health, and Ascension Michigan, all of which maintain active physical therapy departments. Home health and geriatric rehabilitation are among the most consistently sought specialties given Michigan's aging population. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary: Works under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. The physical therapist assistant implements selected components of patient interventions (treatment), obtains data related to the interventions provided, and makes modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned:
1. Implements the individualized plan of care as established by the physical therapist.
2. Adjusts treatment interventions in response to patient feedback, objective data and observation within the established plan of care. Identifies need for changes in plan of care and communicates with supervising physical therapist.
3. Assists the physical therapist with managing the established discharge plan throughout treatment.
4. Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.
5. Completes legible, accurate, and clear documentation within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.
6. Communicates with the patient, family, caregivers, significant others, and members of the health care team to promote maximum benefit of care utilizing AIDET.
7. Identifies educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
8. Participates in professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, including in-service meetings, workshops, and by reading current literature concerning scope of practice.
9. Actively participates in quality improvement activities.
10. Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.
11. Functions within scope of practice as defined by the state’s practice act.
12. Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
- Current state Board of Physical Therapist Assistant licensure.
- BLS certification.
Preferred:
- One year of physical therapist assistant experience.
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26004758
- Daily Work Times: 7:00am-6:30pm
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: No
- Weekends: No
About Us
McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
Position Summary: Works under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. The physical therapist assistant implements selected components of patient interventions (treatment), obtains data related to the interventions provided, and makes modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned:
1. Implements the individualized plan of care as established by the physical therapist.
2. Adjusts treatment interventions in response to patient feedback, objective data and observation within the established plan of care. Identifies need for changes in plan of care and communicates with supervising physical therapist.
3. Assists the physical therapist with managing the established discharge plan throughout treatment.
4. Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.
5. Completes legible, accurate, and clear documentation within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.
6. Communicates with the patient, family, caregivers, significant others, and members of the health care team to promote maximum benefit of care utilizing AIDET.
7. Identifies educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
8. Participates in professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, including in-service meetings, workshops, and by reading current literature concerning scope of practice.
9. Actively participates in quality improvement activities.
10. Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.
11. Functions within scope of practice as defined by the state’s practice act.
12. Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
- Current state Board of Physical Therapist Assistant licensure.
- BLS certification.
Preferred:
- One year of physical therapist assistant experience.
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26004758
- Daily Work Times: 7:00am-6:30pm
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: No
- Weekends: No
About Us
McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
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Physical Therapist Assistant Job Market in Michigan
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Who's Hiring
- Rivetus Rehabilitation10
- Renewal Rehab9
- NovaCare5
- Bronson Healthcare3
- Trilogy Health Services3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physical therapist assistant jobs across Michigan.
- Active Michigan physical therapist assistant license from the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
- Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist assistant program
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification
- Demonstrated clinical experience in orthopedic, neurological, or geriatric rehabilitation settings
- Ability to document patient progress in electronic health record systems such as Epic
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for working within interdisciplinary care teams
Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physical therapist assistant in Michigan?
To become a physical therapist assistant in Michigan, you must complete an associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program, then pass the National Physical Therapy Examination for PTAs administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. After passing, you apply for licensure through the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy, which operates under the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Michigan requires active licensure before you can practice clinically in any setting.
How much do physical therapist assistants make in Michigan?
Physical therapist assistants in Michigan earn a median of about $61,670 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $35,700 for the lowest 10% to over $78,600 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire physical therapist assistants in Michigan?
Employers hiring physical therapist assistants in Michigan right now include Rivetus Rehabilitation, Renewal Rehab, and NovaCare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's large integrated health systems and growing outpatient rehabilitation networks consistently maintain some of the highest ongoing PTA hiring volumes in the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most physical therapist assistant jobs?
Lansing, Southfield, and West Bloomfield Township have the most physical therapist assistant openings in Michigan. Detroit leads due to its dense concentration of hospital systems and long-term care facilities, while Grand Rapids reflects rapid growth in outpatient and home health services through Corewell Health, and Lansing's openings are driven by regional medical centers and a large network of skilled nursing facilities serving mid-Michigan.
Are there remote physical therapist assistant jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Physical therapist assistants deliver hands-on therapeutic interventions, so the overwhelming majority of roles require in-person patient contact. About 26% of physical therapist assistant openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth-supported care coordination or administrative and supervisory functions rather than direct treatment.
How can I get hired as a physical therapist assistant in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate positions at Michigan's large rehabilitation networks, particularly Corewell Health, Ascension Michigan, and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, which regularly onboard new PTA graduates with structured clinical mentorship. Candidates who worked as physical therapy aides or rehabilitation technicians during their program have a clear advantage, as that hands-on familiarity is valued by Michigan hiring managers. Holding an active Michigan PTA license before applying, rather than listing it as pending, meaningfully strengthens any entry-level application.
Where can I find and apply to physical therapist assistant jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to physical therapist assistant jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across outpatient clinics, hospital systems, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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