Job Title: PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant
Location: Bay City, MI
Start Date: 11/10/2025
Duration: 13
Shift: 5x8 Days
Hours/Week: 40
Type of Facility: [LTC]
Pay Range (week gross, includes taxable + stipends): $1579 - $1628
Position Summary:
VitalHire is seeking a skilled and compassionate PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing clinician community. This high-impact opportunity offers a 5x8 Days at a leading LTC in Bay City, MI. With competitive pay, full flexibility, and access to premium assignments, this is your chance to take control of your healthcare career.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans
• Assist patients with prescribed exercises and therapeutic activities
• Administer therapeutic modalities such as heat and electrical stimulation
• Provide patient education on post-treatment care and home exercise programs
• Observe and monitor patients' progress during treatment sessions
• Apply massage techniques and stretching exercises as directed
• Help patients properly use assistive devices such as walkers and canes
• Document treatment sessions accurately and thoroughly
• Record patient progress and changes in condition
• Report findings and observations to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Maintain current BLS (AHA) certification
• Maintain valid state licensure in Michigan
Job Requirements:
- Active, unencumbered license in MI
- Minimum of 1-7 years of relevant experience, depending on specialty
- Current Certifications: BLS and/or ACLS, plus any specialty-specific requirements
- Experience with EMR systems (Epic, Cerner, as applicable)
Other Required Documentation:
- Current Resume listing detailed work history (MM/YYYY format)
- Two current clinical references
- State-required professional license
- Physicial exam (completed within the past 12 months)
- TB skin test or Quantiferon Gold (within the past 12 months)
- Immunity Titers - MMR/Hep B/Varicella (declinations may be accepted)
- Current Tdap and Flu vaccinations
- Must pass background check and drug screening
Why Choose VitalHire:
- A modern, mobile-first platform built for how you want to work
- Clear, upfront pay rates - no surprises
- Book contracts and shifts on your schedule, 24/7
- Maximize your take-home with top tier, tax-free housing & travel stipends
- Contract extension bonuses
- Referral rewards
- Optional retirement benefits
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Refer to Job #: 62688