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Choice Health at Home
Federal Way, Washington

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Physical Therapist AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$105k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

About Company

Therapist Owned and Operated

About the Role

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) plays a critical role in supporting licensed physical therapists in delivering high-quality rehabilitative care to patients recovering from injury, surgery, or managing chronic conditions.

This position involves implementing treatment plans designed by physical therapists, monitoring patient progress, and adjusting therapeutic activities to optimize recovery outcomes.

The PTA works closely with patients to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function through therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and the use of specialized equipment. Effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team is essential to ensure coordinated care and patient education.

Ultimately, the PTA contributes significantly to enhancing patients' quality of life by facilitating their return to daily activities and independence.

Responsibilities

  • Assist physical therapists in executing individualized treatment plans for patients with various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
  • Conduct therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation under the supervision of a physical therapist.
  • Monitor and document patient responses to treatment, reporting progress and any concerns to the supervising physical therapist.
  • Educate patients and their families on exercises, proper use of assistive devices, and strategies to prevent injury or re-injury.
  • Maintain a safe and clean treatment environment, ensuring all equipment is properly sanitized and in good working order.

Requirements

  • Successful completion of accredited physical therapy program and state licensure exam.
  • Valid Physical Therapy Assstant license
  • Valid state driver’s license
  • 1 year of home health experience preferred
  • AHA CPR certification
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Valid Auto Insurance
  • HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.
  • Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 lbs..

Why Join Us?

  • BENEFITS & PERKS
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure -1 years - 13 days/1-5 years - 18 days/ 5-15 years - 21 days/15 plus years - 22 days
  • Holiday Pay - 7 Holidays Observed: New Year's, Martin Luther King, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
  • 401 (K) option with company contribution up to 3% match - vested immediately
  • HEALTH & WELLNESS
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) – Pre-tax savings opportunities
  • Full-Time

A “full-time employee” is one who is regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week or completes the required productivity points per week as stated in the position agreement. A regular full-

An employee is eligible for Company-sponsored employee benefits beginning the 1st of the month following the completed 30-day probationary period.

Pay-Day

The Company operates a bi-weekly payroll process, paid on Tuesdays (10 days in arrears), normally 26 times annually. If one of the paydays falls on a Tuesday, Company Holiday, the

the employee will be paid on Monday.

Working Hours

To meet the needs of our patients and clients, employee work hours may vary and will be set by each employee’s supervisor, manager, and operating license documentation.

Employees should consult with their supervisors regarding their schedules and time recording procedures. Choice Health at Home, the Company, is open Monday through Friday, office hours

are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (CST).

Mileage

The Company recognizes the use of personal vehicles by personnel for business purposes as part of their employment. The company will reimburse the eligible employee $0.50 per

mile to cover personal care use, auto insurance, depreciation, and gas. Each employee who is eligible for mileage reimbursement from the Company will be required to track and report mileage

accurately and timely each pay period.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentHome Health CareMusculoskeletal CareNeurological CareSafety Compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$65k–$105kPhysical Therapy median $76k (middle half $68k–$81k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$79k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Washington497 active21,944 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington Physical Therapist listings: 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 24% offer loan repayment515 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,479 in the last 30 days4,652 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$85k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs
1
$67k
0
$70k-75k
2
$75k-80k
2
$80k-85k
1
$85k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs · 7 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
6
7-8
1
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

EmpowerMe Wellness · Kent, Washington

$33-$41/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

ATI Physical Therapy · Yelm, Washington

$33-$40/hr
#3

Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health)

Starting at $39/hour
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (Full Time)

$38/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Choice Health at Home

Wellness and Fitness Services
Ada, Oklahoma
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Paid Time Off (13 days at 1 year, increasing with tenure)
7 Paid Holidays
401(k) with up to 3% company match, immediate vesting
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life & Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Mileage reimbursement ($0.50/mile)

Living in Federal Way

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$552k≈ 8.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.