Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$24-$32/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
PACIFIC PHYSICAL THERAPY IS LOOKING FOR A PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT TO JOIN OUR TEAM!
Are you a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant eager to advance your career and broaden your clinical experience? Do you have a passion for helping patients achieve their optimal level of function and improve their quality of life? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic team, where you will have the chance to work in a stimulating environment with diverse patient populations and expand your clinical expertise.
Join us and make a significant impact in the lives of those we serve while growing professionally within a supportive and innovative healthcare setting.
The Position
At Pacific Physical Therapy, we're not just a clinic - we're a locally owned practice committed to fostering a culture of growth and learning. We're on the lookout for dynamic individuals with a growth mindset, a passion for patient care, and an eagerness to elevate their clinical expertise. Here, you'll find more than just a job; you'll discover a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives.
What sets us apart? Our unwavering dedication to providing unparalleled patient care with 1-to-1 patient sessions, no double booking, no dovetailing, just you and your patient for 45 minutes of focused, individualized treatment. This approach not only leads to superior patient outcomes but also earns us rave reviews on Google. Don't just take our word for it - see for yourself!
It's not all work and no play at Pacific Physical Therapy. Follow us on Instagram (@pacificphysicaltherapy) to catch a glimpse of our vibrant work culture, filled with camaraderie, support, and plenty of smiles. Join a team where your passion is celebrated, and your contributions are valued.
Ready to embark on your next great adventure? Apply now and let your journey begin with Pacific Physical Therapy!
What We Are Looking For
- Washington State PTA licensure required
- Physical Therapy Assistant Degree from an Accredited School/Program
Perks of Joining Us
Competitive salary based on experience: $24.00-$32.00 and hour
Generous Benefits Package, Including
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonuses
- Paid Time Off
- 7 Paid Holidays
Generous Continuing Education
- Physical Therapy Assistant Competency Program to help you expand your and broaden your clinical experience
- Join us and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and our community!
This is a full-time position open exclusively to licensed or licensable Physical Therapy Assistants ONLY
Benefits
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Key Responsibilities
Provide individualized, 1-to-1 physical therapy treatment sessions to patients for 45 minutes each. Collaborate with a dynamic team to help patients achieve optimal functional levels and improve their quality of life.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Physical Therapy Assistant degree from an accredited school or program. A valid Washington State PTA licensure is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Washington, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (394 salary observations; 1,188 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 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 ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Pacific Physical Therapy a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$58k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Top PTA Jobs
10 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution9 jobs
Annual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 9 employers
Higher = better work-life balance
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$29.28-$42.14/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
Living in Port Orchard
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $540k
- Typical market rent
- $2,042/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 33 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 105.6
- 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 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.