PTA - Pacific & ETCS shared
About The Position
Independence Rehab is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to help older adults regain mobility, confidence, and independence. The role serves a medically complex geriatric population navigating recovery, chronic conditions, and life transitions. The PTA splits time between Everett Transitional Care Services and Bethany at Pacific, located on separate floors of Providence Regional Hospital in Everett, Washington. The position is relationship-driven, collaborative, and clinically meaningful, with an emphasis on mobility, safe transfers, gait, balance, strengthening, functional training, and reducing fall risk. The PTA collaborates with a physical therapist and works alongside nursing, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to support whole-person recovery. Independence Rehab describes itself as a small, therapist-owned company that advocates for clinicians, supports clinical judgment, and offers structured onboarding, training, mentorship, and ongoing clinical support. New graduates are welcome.
Requirements
- Active state PTA license in good standing.
- Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
- Interest in geriatric care and functional outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- Skilled nursing facility (SNF) experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Guide residents through mobility milestones, including first steps, safe transfers, and returning home.
- Lead gait, balance, strengthening, and functional training sessions.
- Help reduce fall risk and build confidence with daily activities.
- Collaborate with the physical therapist to adjust care plans.
- Work with nursing, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to support whole-person recovery.
Benefits
- Up to 3 1/2 weeks of paid time off annually.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Continuing education reimbursement up to $750 per year.
- Health Savings Account.
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
- Free preventive screening benefits.
- Basic Life and Accidental Death Insurance.
- Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Free Teladoc access to doctors for a variety of services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
