Physical Therapy Assistant Home Care

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On‑demand pay program (Payactiv)

Discounts directory for dining, phone,

Identity theft protection

Traditional and Roth retirement with 1

Job summary

Corewell Health West seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Visiting Nurses Association home care team in Grand Rapids, MI. You will deliver rehabilitation services under a PT, with autonomy to plan care in patients' homes.

Responsibilities include patient and caregiver education, and maintaining a balanced caseload designed for efficiency and work‑life balance. Benefits and a supportive, patient‑centered culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• MI State licensure as Physical Therapist Assistant upon hire.
• BLS certification within 90 days (AHA or ARC).
• MI Driver's License required for home care duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation therapy procedures under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.
• Assist with patient and caregiver education.
• Support patients in their home environment and maintain manageable caseloads.

Skills

Rehabilitation therapy

Home health care

Patient education

Education

Associate's Degree accredited physical therapy assistant program

Job description

Our Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) is the Home Care Team serving West Michigan. We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our growing team supporting patients across West Michigan..

This role offers a high level of autonomy, allowing clinicians to practice at the top of their license while delivering care in patients’ homes. Home health physical therapy provides a unique opportunity to help patients regain independence and function in the environment where they live and thrive.

Our therapists maintain manageable caseloads, typically seeing 5–7 patients per day, with thoughtfully designed geographic territories that minimize travel and support work-life balance. As part of Corewell Health West, our VNA team is committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care across West Michigan.

Scope of Work

Provides rehabilitation therapy procedures to patients under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Assists with patients/caregiver education.

Standard Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree accredited physical therapy assistant program
• LIC-Physical Therapist Assistant - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines

Upon Hire required

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Continuing Care - 1239 E Beltline Ave NE - Grand Rapids

Employment Type

Full time

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.