Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$30-$35/hr
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Job Description
- Company Description
- Physical Therapist – Sports & Active Population
- Sports Physical Therapy – Kirkland | Outpatient Orthopedic & Performance PT
SPT Kirkland is a sports and orthopedic physical therapy clinic built for clinicians who want to grow fast, think critically, and deliver high-level care to active adults and athletes.
We operate in an open-gym, movement-based environment focused on objective testing, progressive rehab, and real-world performance outcomes—not passive, volume-driven care.
This Role Is Designed For
- New grads who want structured mentorship and a fast learning curve
- High performers who want autonomy, efficiency, and a results-driven environment
If you’re looking for a place to coast, this isn’t it. If you want to get better quickly and be surrounded by a strong team, you’ll fit right in
Job Description
- Your First 30–60 Days
- Structured onboarding with clear expectations
- Side‑by‑side collaboration with the Clinic Director and PTs
- Gradual progression toward full independence
- Early emphasis on clinical reasoning, efficiency, and communication
What You Will Do
- Treat orthopedic and sports‑related conditions under the direction of a PT
- Coach patients through exercise progressions, movement retraining, and load management
- Apply manual therapy techniques when they meaningfully support patient outcomes
- Contribute to clinical decision‑making rather than simply following a protocol
- Document efficiently during the workday so you’re not taking notes home
- Clinic Environment
- Active, open‑gym model with minimal passive modalities
- Structured schedule that supports high‑quality care and therapist efficiency
- Collaborative team culture with high standards, accountability, and mutual support
- Patient population: active adults, athletes, and motivated individuals who want to get better and stay better
- Mentorship & Growth
- Direct access to the Clinic Director for real‑time feedback, treatment guidance, and case review
- Weekly or biweekly 1:1 check‑ins focused on your development, performance, and goals
- Clear growth trajectory: confidence → efficiency → autonomy
Strong emphasis on clinical reasoning so you can deliver individualized, high‑value care—not cookie‑cutter programs
Qualifications
- Licensed (or soon-to-be licensed) Physical Therapist Assistant in Washington State
- Strong communication skills and willingness to learn
- Interest in sports, movement, and performance-based rehab
- Who This Is a Good Fit For
- New grads who are coachable, motivated, and want to accelerate their growth
- Clinicians who take ownership and want to improve—not just “get through the day”
- People who value efficiency, accountability, and outcomes
- Those interested in sports rehab, orthopedics, and active populations
- Additional Information
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $30.00-$35.00/hr.
- Productivity bonus opportunities
- CEU allowance + MedBridge access
- Flexible scheduling
- Up to 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Why SPT Kirkland
This Is a Clinic Where You Can
- Accelerate your clinical growth
- Develop strong decision-making and efficiency
- Work with active patients who want to get better
- Be part of a team that holds a high standard
- Apply If You Want More Than Just a Job
- If you’re looking for mentorship, growth, and a performance-driven environment—we’d like to talk.
Key Responsibilities
Treat orthopedic and sports-related conditions while coaching patients through exercise progressions and movement retraining. Contribute to clinical decision-making and maintain efficient documentation within an active, open-gym environment.
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 (351 salary observations; 931 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,235 salary observations; 46,867 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 ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k 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 US Physical Therapy a 7.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% 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 ~$68k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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