Physical Therapy Assistant, No weekends or Holidays

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Physical Therapy Assistant!

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Sign on bonus of $5,000! Must apply by 10/31/25

• Career Growth & Development – Take your career to the next level with our tuition assistance programs and educational scholarships.
• Wellness Program & Reimbursemen t – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed $120 a year!
• Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members – Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
• Daily Pay – Get paid when YOU want!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Includes 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
• Mileage Reimbursement – Offered for work-related travel.

Schedule : Full Time, 40 hours per week | 8:00am – 4:30pm

Department: Therapy | PACE of Southwest Michigan | St. Joseph, Mi

What You’ll Do in This Role:

• As a Physical Therapist Assistant with PACE of Southwest Michigan, you’ll help older adults maintain mobility, independence, and dignity through personalized, one-on-one care. Working both in our Day Health Center and participants’ homes, you’ll be part of a collaborative team focused on holistic, person-centered care. Your support helps participants age in place safely—surrounded by their community, not confined to institutional care.
• Join our mission-driven team at PACE Southwest, where you’ll help improve the mobility and functional abilities of older adults in our PACE program. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you’ll carry out individualized treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist. Duties include therapeutic exercise, gait training, DME coordination, and leading group exercise programs for maintenance therapy.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute therapy plans including exercise, treatments, adaptive aids, and maintenance with participant-specific goals.
• Provide services in the day center, participant homes, and community facilities.
• Support development and delivery of movement-based challenges, group activities, and education sessions.
• Monitor and maintain durable medical equipment (DME) for fit and function.
• Train caregivers, family, and support people on therapy-related care needs.
• Review restorative care plans with the PT per department policy.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to support 24-hour care planning.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation per organizational standards.
• Use appropriate safety precautions during all care and job functions.
• Promote participant dignity through respectful, person-centered communication.
• Uphold PACE mission, vision, values, and workplace culture.

✅ What You’ll Need:

• Associate’s degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Active, unencumbered Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of Michigan OR in progress of obtaining.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with the frail elderly population.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification through AHA (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong desire to work in a collaborative, team-based care model.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and electronic medical records (EMR).

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

Ready to Make an Impact?

At Brio Living Services, we’re looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals who are ready to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team. If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you join us!

???? Apply today and let’s build a healthier future together!

ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT

Brio Living Services is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at [email protected]

BRIO LIVING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Brio Living Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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