Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$37-$45/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Reliant Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Loan Repayment, Flexible Scheduling in Tacoma, WA, US. Why Join Reliant Rehabilitation? Joining Reliant means becoming part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of patients and residents across a variety of care communities.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $37 - $45/hour.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs
- Maternity and Paternity Support Program
- Continuing Education
- Mentorship Programs
- Clinical Leadership Development
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Reliant Rehabilitation in Tacoma, WA, US.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant delivers physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed therapist to improve patient functional abilities. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, managing patient cases, and ensuring compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program and hold a valid state license. Proficiency in English for communication and documentation is required.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Washington, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (641 salary observations; 938 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (19,579 salary observations; 46,179 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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 $80k 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 down 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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.
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