Pays $30-$35/hr$5k below the Physical Therapist Assistant market median of ~$78k (29 jobs)

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US Physical Therapy
Bellingham, Washington

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Outpatient sports and orthopedic PT. Flexible schedule. CEU allowance plus MedBridge. New grads welcome. Bellingham, WA.

Join US Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Sports PT, CEU Allowance in Bellingham, Washington, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $30/hr - $35/hr.
  • Production bonus eligibility
  • CEU allowance plus MedBridge access
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with match

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join US Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Sports PT, CEU Allowance.

Key Responsibilities

Treat patients under an established plan of care by coaching therapeutic exercise and movement retraining. Monitor patient responses, communicate progress to the Physical Therapist, and maintain efficient patient flow within the clinic.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Washington State. Candidates should have a strong interest in sports rehab and orthopedic care, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyOrthopedic careSports rehabilitationTherapeutic exerciseMovement retrainingStrengtheningPatient flow managementClinical documentationCommunicationTeamworkActive rehab

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 ~$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).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

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