Physical Therapy Assistant-PTA Part-time

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for a PTA who enjoys hands-on treatment, patient education, therapeutic exercise progression, manual therapy, and working closely with Physical Therapists in a collaborative environment. Our clinicians work with injured workers, postoperative patients, and general orthopedic cases.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapy treatments according to the Physical Therapist's plan of care.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate significant changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide input to the Physical Therapist regarding treatment progression, goal updates, and discharge planning.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members within the established plan of care.
• Document treatment progress and patient information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Use therapy devices and equipment safely and appropriately for patient care.
• Employ stretching, soft tissue, and manual therapy techniques within PTA scope and clinic standards.
• Sanitize and clean therapy areas and equipment to support a safe clinical environment.
• Absorb and assist with clerical duties such as typing, filing, forms, letters, memos, reports, answering phones, and directing calls as needed.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State Physical Therapy Assistant license.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Maintain continuing education requirements to keep a valid Washington State PTA license.

Qualifications

• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Reliable transportation.

Skills and Abilities

• Effectively monitor patient response and adapt treatment within the established plan of care.
• Prepare accurate treatment documentation and communicate patient changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Identify when patient care requires the Physical Therapist's skills, reassessment, or direct involvement.
• Adapt to changes in caseload, scheduling, staffing, and patient needs.
• Communicate clearly and support treatment rationale in a professional manner.
• Use therapy devices, therapeutic exercise, functional training, and manual techniques appropriately.
• Show initiative, integrity, strong work quality, and excellent customer service.
• Understand and apply principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Manage time effectively, meet deadlines, follow detailed directions, and think critically.
• Work independently and as part of a team while learning and integrating new technologies effectively.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Dental insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

Pay

$66,000.00 - $72,800.00 per year

Schedule

Part-time position with flexible scheduling based on clinic need

No routine weekends

Mileage: Mileage reimbursement provided when a personal vehicle is used for company business