Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Great Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Inpatient Therapy Department. In this full-time role, you will work directly with patients recovering from surgery and trauma, making a real impact in their recovery.

We offer a supportive and team-focused culture where you'll work alongside experienced professionals. There are numerous growth opportunities available, and your contributions will create a positive healing environment for patients and families.

If you have a current Michigan PTA license and a passion for patient care, apply today!

Qualifications

• Current Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.
• Strong interpersonal and patient-centered communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality inpatient physical therapy treatments under licensed PT direction.
• Support patients recovering from various conditions.
• Document progress and communicate with the care team.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient-centered care

Mobility training

Strengthening exercises

Balance work

Education

Current Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license

Job description

Job Summary

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Inpatient
Beacon Health System – Kalamazoo, MI
Full-Time | Sign-On Bonus Available | Great Benefits | Growth Opportunities

Beacon Health System is expanding our Rehabilitation team in Kalamazoo, and we’re looking for a compassionate, motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Inpatient Therapy Department. If you're passionate about helping patients regain mobility, independence, and confidence, this is the place where your work truly matters.

Why Join Beacon?

Make a Real Impact – Work directly with patients recovering from surgery, acute illness, and trauma in a collaborative inpatient hospital environment.

Supportive, Team‑Focused Culture – Work alongside experienced PTs, OTs, nurses, and providers in a system known for its positive, people‑first culture.

Career Growth – Beacon values internal development—many of our PTA team members grow into clinical specialists, mentors, and leadership tracks.

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-quality inpatient physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist
• Support patients recovering from orthopedic, neurological, surgical, and medical conditions
• Assist with mobility training, strengthening exercises, balance work, and functional mobility
• Document progress accurately and communicate effectively with the care team
• Contribute to a safe, positive, healing environment for patients and families

What We’re Looking For

• Current Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
• Strong interpersonal and patient‑centered communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced hospital environment
• A passion for teamwork and continuous learning

Schedule

Day shift with some flexibility based on patient census and departmental needs.

Apply Today

Be part of the leading health system in Southwest Michigan—where your work is valued, your team supports you, and your patients are grateful for your impact.

Apply here or reach out directly: [e-mail]