Physical Therapy Assistant Outpatient

spectrumhealth; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Benefits package

Employee discounts

Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health in Newaygo, MI is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide rehabilitation procedures under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will support patients and caregivers with education and exercises designed to improve mobility and function.

This full-time role requires an accredited PTA program, Michigan licensure, and BLS certifications. You will work daytime hours, 36 hours weekly, at the Newaygo Rehab site, contributing to a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Michigan upon hire.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association within 90 days.
• BLS certification from American Red Cross within 90 days.
• Valid Michigan driver's license for home care roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation therapy procedures under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.
• Assist with patient and caregiver education.

Education

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

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

Job description

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 - Newaygo Rehab - 211 W Pine Lake Dr - Newaygo

Department Name

Rehab Newaygo - Gerber Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

7:30am to 5:00pm

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

Company Culture

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.