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US Physical Therapy
Kirkland, Washington

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistNo callFull-Time

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

Orthopedic rehabilitationSports rehabilitationExercise progressionPatient communication

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.

Top PTA Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution14 jobs

8
<$75k
2
$75k-85k
2
$85k-95k
1
$101k
1
$105k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
38% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$31.94-$48.41/hr
#3

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#4

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$29.28-$42.14/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.3
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Kirkland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.12M
Typical market rent
$2,603/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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 US Physical Therapy

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Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

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