Physical Therapy Assistant

About the role

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to help patients recover from injuries, surgeries, and medical conditions that affect movement and physical function. PTAs implement treatment plans, guide patients through therapeutic exercises, monitor progress, document treatment outcomes, and educate patients on activities that support rehabilitation and wellness. They play a key role in improving patients' mobility, reducing pain, restoring function, and enhancing overall quality of life while ensuring safe and effective care. The role involves moderate to significant physical activity, including assisting patients with stretching and resistance exercises, transferring patients to and from wheelchairs, moving and positioning equipment, and demonstrating therapeutic exercises; these tasks may occupy 26%–75% of the workday and require safe patient‑handling and physical stamina. Additionally, the position entails potential exposure to human blood, serum, other bodily fluids, and infectious disease risks (e.g., tuberculosis), requiring adherence to universal precautions and use of appropriate PPE such as respirators when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists in implementing treatment plans
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and activities
• Monitor patient progress and document outcomes
• Promote a safe and supportive rehabilitation environment
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
• Schedule patient visits
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical or vocational school with an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistance from a program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in administering physical therapy treatments; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the State of Michigan.

Qualifications

• Orthopedic/post operative care experience
• Manual techniques
• Kinesio and McConnell Taping Methods
• IASTM
• Blood flow restriction
• Experience with Epic EMR

Schedule

Clinic is open Monday‑Thursday 6:00 am – 7:00 pm, Friday 6:00 am – 5:30 pm. Hours will be within clinic hours.