Physical Therapist Assistant - Pierce County
Listed compensation
$27-$40.13/hr
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant
At Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS), patients are our priority. Our commitment is One-on-One care, unrivaled educational opportunities, a culture of learning and a place where employees thrive!
Olympic Sports & Spine is looking to welcome Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) to many of our outstanding clinics in the following locations:
- Covington
- Frederickson
- Lakewood
- Parkland
- Puyallup 112th
- Olympia Eastside
- Olympia McPhee
- South Hill
- University Place
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree from an accredited college/university
- Current Washington State Physical Therapist Assistant License (or license applicant status)
At OSS we encourage environments where you are empowered to make a difference for your patients, while providing exceptional patient care and physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Our mission is help you grow and succeed as a clinician and to help your patients achieve their functional goals and quality of life.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, a $5,000 Sign-On bonus, and excellent benefits. Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards: osstherapy.com
Matching 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.
Health Savings and Flexibility Spending Accounts
- 212 and 252 hours of Paid Time Off, depending upon experience.
- $2K for continuing education & unlimited Medbridge Access
- Relocation Assistance
- Advancement opportunities
- Flexibility within the work schedule for work-life balance
- Company-wide celebrations and events that foster our culture and commitment to our employees!
OSS Commitment to Clinical Excellence
- At OSS, the pursuit of clinical excellence and the commitment to teaching and learning define our culture.
- Industry-leading Continuing Education funding for all therapists
- Perpetual calendar of clinical education courses and workshops offered by leading clinical educators
- In-house educational calendar (Includes multiple nationally renowned courses each year) and in-services
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on age, ancestry, citizenship, color, ethnicity, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or invisible disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace, all offers of employment at Olympic Sports & Spine are contingent upon the successful completion of a thorough background screening process. This may include, but is not limited to, verification of employment history, education, credit check (where applicable), criminal record check, and reference checks.
By submitting your application for this position, you acknowledge and consent to the background screening process. Any offer of employment will be conditional until the screening process is completed and the results are deemed satisfactory by Olympic Sports & Spine.
Olympic Sports & Spine is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding background screening.
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional patient care and physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Assist patients in achieving their functional goals and improving their quality of life.
Requirements
Must hold a degree from an accredited college or university. Requires a current Washington State Physical Therapist Assistant license or license applicant status.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Washington, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (565 salary observations; 1,151 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,685 salary observations; 55,886 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Olympic Sports & Spine holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 25 active listings.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$70k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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