Pays $27 - $38/hr — $61k below the Physical Therapist Assistant market median of ~$99k (64 jobs) · Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) for work-life (6.6/10, vs 424 in this specialty)
About the Role
Outpatient ortho PTA role. $27-$38/hr. Monthly bonus. Great benefits. Mentorship for new grads. Work in a supportive team.
Join Upstream Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics in Pasco, Washington, United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Requirements
- Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you.
- You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $27 - $38/hr
- Signing bonus offered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Upstream Rehabilitation in Pasco, Washington, United States.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Upstream Rehabilitation a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 424 active Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
Upstream Rehabilitation ranks #4 of 12 employers hiring Physical Therapist Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$38k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $36k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$38k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 64 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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