Pays $31.94-$48.41/hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$76k (30 jobs)
Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time (40 hours/week)
About the Role
Full-time PTA, M-F, benefits, pension. Ellensburg, WA.
Join Kittitas Valley Healthcare as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Full Time in Ellensburg, Washington.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $31.94 - $48.41/hour.
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Pension eligible after one year
- Employee wellness program
- Continuing education programs
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Kittitas Valley Healthcare in Ellensburg, Washington.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant treats patients following treatment plans developed by a physical therapist. They are responsible for communicating pertinent medical findings and practicing within the guidelines of the Washington State practice act.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current PTA license through the Washington State Department of Health and a current CPR card. Previous experience as a PTA and LSVT BIG certification are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Washington, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (649 salary observations; 948 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (20,672 salary observations; 47,410 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 ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k 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 5.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time (40 hours/week) at Kittitas Valley Healthcare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$84k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 30 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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