Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$30-$35/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Company Description
SPT - Factoria | Outpatient Orthopedic & Sports PT
SPT Factoria is a sports and orthopedic physical therapy clinic serving active adults and athletes in an open-gym, movement-focused environment, with an emphasis on active rehab and movement coaching.
You will work closely with the Clinic Director and Physical Therapist, treating both general orthopedic and athletic patients with clear structure and support.
Your first 30 days focus on clear onboarding, collaborative treatment sessions, and progressive independence with direct PT support.
Job Description
- What You Will Do
- Treat patients under the PT’s established plan of care
- Coach therapeutic exercise, movement retraining, and strengthening
- Monitor patient response and communicate progress to the PT
- Assist with progression using clinic tools and objective measures as appropriate
- Work collaboratively with aides to maintain patient flow and care quality
- Complete documentation efficiently during the workday
- Clinic Environment
- Open-gym, active rehab setting
- Structured scheduling with team support
- Clear role expectations and progression guidelines
- Mix of general ortho and athletic patients
- Mentorship and Support
- Direct access to the Clinic Director and PT for feedback and questions
- Gradual onboarding with observation and collaborative treatment sessions
- Ongoing guidance focused on confidence, efficiency, and consistency
- New grads welcome if motivated, coachable, and eager to learn
Qualifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Washington State
- Interest in sports rehab and orthopedic care
- Strong communication and teamwork skill
- Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits
- $30-$35/hr. based on experience
- Sign-on Bonus offered
- Production bonus eligibility
- CEU allowance plus MedBridge access
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with match
Compensation: USD 30 - USD 35 - hourly
Key Responsibilities
Treat patients under an established plan of care by coaching therapeutic exercise and movement retraining. Monitor patient progress, maintain clinic flow, and complete accurate documentation.
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 (577 salary observations; 1,182 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $62k–$73k | Physical Therapy median $77k (middle half $70k–$83k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Washington vs national | $101k median in Washington | $94k nationally (+7%)577 state / 15,056 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$63k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Washington | 526 active | 21,979 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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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