SAGE GROUP·Alpena, Michigan
Evaluate patient functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and independence. Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and provide education to patients and caregivers.
Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking Physical Therapist Assistant for a permanent placement position. Accepting local and relocation candidates.
Evaluate patients’ functional abilities through formal and informal assessments of skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments, goals, and tolerance levels.
Create and update plans of care in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team members.
Provide therapeutic interventions to restore, maintain, and improve patient mobility and functional independence.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, recovery expectations, and home exercise programs.
Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, Home Health Aides, and students according to regulatory standards.
Recommend adaptive equipment and assist patients with obtaining necessary supportive devices.
Document patient progress, treatment responses, and changes in condition according to compliance standards.
Complete required documentation for billing and regulatory requirements.
Participate in team conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
Promote physical therapy services through education and community outreach activities.
Function as a case manager for assigned patients and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information and follow all organizational policies and procedures.
Demonstrate commitment to quality patient care through teamwork, professionalism, and service excellence. Additional Responsibilities:
Provide outpatient physical therapy services with occasional acute care coverage.
Maintain competency with electronic documentation systems and required technology platforms.
Promote process improvement and support program development initiatives.
Follow workplace safety standards and properly utilize personal protective equipment when required.
Maintain regular attendance and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform therapy activities for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift or carry 21–50 lbs.
Ability to frequently perform activities requiring up to 20 lbs. of force.
Ability to constantly handle equipment and perform patient care-related movements.
Must be able to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation. Benefits Offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Employee Wellness Programs
Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Relocation Assistance Available (if applicable)
Requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid Physical Therapist license. BLS certification is highly preferred, and candidates must be able to perform physically demanding therapy activities.
Market context
Michigan allied-health employers often seek physical therapists for outpatient, inpatient, and rehab settings, with demand shaped by patient volume, aging populations, and care access needs. These roles are competitive because employers look for accredited PT graduates, current or pending Michigan licensure, and a clear commitment to quality outcomes. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to patient-care results.