Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Listed compensation
$40-$48/hr
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Job Description
- Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Pay Range: $40.00 - $48.00/HR DOE
- Location: Puget Sound Care, 4001 Capital Mall Dr. SW, Olympia, WA 98502
Who We Are
Puget Sound Care (a Caldera Care facility), we are dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment that feels like home. Our commitment to our residents is exemplified by our team of compassionate employees. We take pride in providing top-notch care, delivering the highest standards of excellence.
When a loved one comes to our facility, they will be well cared for, will feel heard, and will know that they matter. We strongly believe that the key to this is through our incredible staff! Come join our amazing team!
What You Will Do
- Optimize patient centered diagnosis by assessing strengths and weaknesses
- Devise a creative and effective team-based treatment plans in accordance with the physician's orders
- Help resident restore their physical function and mobility
Must Have
- Compassion for residents
- Forward Thinking
- Effective communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills that can motivate patients
- Must have a valid Washington PTA credentials that is in good standing
- Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred
- Caldera Cares for you!
- Competitive pay scale
- Full benefits package - Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401k
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time off
- Grow with Caldera
- Clinical Scholarships
- Continued Education
- Leadership Training
- Mentorship
- Tuition Reimbursement
Pay Transparency Statement
Compensation for roles at Puget Sound Care varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by state and local law, Puget Sound Care provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Puget Sound Care expects to pay for roles they may be hired in Washington, as stated below:
Pay Range: $40.00 - $48.00/HR DOE
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will assess patient strengths and weaknesses to optimize diagnosis and develop effective team-based treatment plans. They are responsible for helping residents restore their physical function and mobility under physician orders.
Requirements
Candidates must hold valid Washington PTA credentials in good standing and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility is preferred.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k 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 up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k–$100k | Physical Therapy median $69k (middle half $68k–$81k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$86k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Washington | 491 active | 21,812 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington physical therapist listings (all specialties): 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 24% offer loan repayment510 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,999 in the last 30 days | 4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through 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 ~$92k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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