Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62,400 - $72,800

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Join a team where Physical Therapist Assistants thrive. You are supported, developed, and empowered to deliver exceptional care!

At RET Physical Therapy, part of the Confluent Health Family, Physical Therapist Assistants practice in an environment built for high quality care, professional growth, and sustainable careers. We invest in our clinicians through mentorship, advanced tools, and clear development pathways so you can focus on what matters most: helping patients move better, feel better, and live better.

  • RET PT has been caring for our community since 1973, and our team members are dedicated to the following:
  • Treating a variety of orthopedic conditions—pre/post-surgical, sports injuries, chronic pain, and more
  • Fostering a fun, family-like team culture that values teamwork, learning, and development
  • Providing encouragement and support for advanced board certifications (Orthopedics or Sports PT)

How RET PT Supports You

We offer a specific Professional Development Program (PDP) with a direct clinical mentor that helps you level up.

  • Fully paid trainings, certifications and education programs offered through Evidence in Motion (EIM)
  • AI enabled Clinical documentation which therapists report reduces documentation time by 90%
  • Comprehensive mentorship and career development
  • Leadership and talent development opportunities
  • 401(k) Employer Matching

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality treatment under the direction of the Physical Therapist in an outpatient setting
  • Progress patients toward functional goals through evidence-based care
  • Build strong patient relationships and create a positive care experience
  • Communicate patient progress and clinical updates to the supervising PT
  • Complete timely, accurate documentation
  • Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing clinic environment

If you're looking for a PTA role where you're supported, challenged, and able to grow while still maintaining balance, this is the place to build your career.

Qualifications

  • Physical Therapist Assistant Requirements:
  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant or ability to obtain licensure in the state of practice
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Passion for evidence-based, patient-centered care
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Desire to grow clinically and contribute to a high-performing team environment

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About

Compensation: $30 - $35/hour + inclusive of productivity incentives, with additional compensation opportunities for certifications and location differentials. Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, paid continued education, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,. gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@goconfluent.com.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic CarePatient CareEvidence-based PracticeSports Injury RehabilitationChronic Pain ManagementPost-surgical Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at RET Physical Therapy & Healthcare Specialists a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Washington, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (371 salary observations; 1,122 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (9,351 salary observations; 50,511 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% 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 ~$33k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $30k 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 ~$33k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Pta Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution15 jobs · 13 employers

8
<$75k
4
$75k-85k
1
$88k
1
$101k
1
$105k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
18% this job
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Pullman, Washington

$77k-$105k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time (40 hours/week)

Kittitas Valley Healthcare · Ellensburg, Washington

$31.94-$48.41/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Care

$29.28-$42.14/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

$40.00 /Hr
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in North Bend

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$847k
Typical market rent
$3,181/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About RET Physical Therapy & Healthcare Specialists

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Bellevue, Washington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid trainings and certifications
AI documentation
401(k) with 4% match
Generous PTO
Medical, dental, vision, disability