Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health

About the role

PeaceHealth Home Health in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a part‑time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The role involves carrying out the physical therapy plan of care under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, providing treatment to restore function, prevent disability, and assist patients to achieve optimal functional status, while overseeing students, therapy aides, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy services to patients and education/instruction to patients and caregivers according to the treatment plan.
• Complete documentation accurately, timely, and in accordance with regulatory and state licensure requirements.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuous care.
• Act as a liaison with nursing, medical, and other therapy staff to facilitate problem solving and coordination of services.
• Mentor and oversee therapy aides.
• Provide clinical instruction and training to physical therapy assistant students.
• Recommend and participate in development of new services, programs, quality improvement, and monitoring activities.
• Participate in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in‑services, caregiver orientation, and other professional activities.

Requirements

• Education: Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (required).
• Experience: Preferred – 1 year experience as a PTA.
• Credentials: Upon hire – Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross; Physical Therapist Assistant License – State of Washington; Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Skills

• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Ability to move around work area with occasional sitting.
• Lifting (non‑patient)/carrying up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Push/pull force of 1‑25 lbs occasionally (e.g., moving equipment).
• Stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling occasionally.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, and airborne particles; work in medical/hospital setting.
• Patient handling: lifting no greater than 35 lbs without assistive equipment.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer‑paid life and disability insurance (additional buy‑up options available).
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health program.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $31.60 – $47.40 per hour. The actual hiring rate depends on factors such as education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining agreement terms, seniority, etc.

Schedule

Part‑time position, 0.80 FTE, Day shift.