Physical Therapist Assistant- ETCS
About The Position
Independence Rehab is hiring a Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our therapy team serving Everett Transitional Care Services in Everett. This is a great opportunity to work with patients across short-term transitional rehabilitation and skilled nursing care without traveling between facilities. In this role, you'll help patients recovering from hospitalization, illness, or injury rebuild strength, balance, and confidence so they can safely return to daily activities. Whether you're an experienced PTA or a new graduate looking for mentorship, you'll find strong support and a collaborative rehab team here.
Requirements
- Active Washington State Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Interest in working with the geriatric population
Nice To Haves
- Skilled nursing or post-acute care experience preferred but not required
- New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist
- Assisting patients with gait training, transfers, and mobility exercises
- Leading strengthening, balance, and endurance activities
- Helping patients improve safety awareness and reduce fall risk
- Monitoring patient progress and documenting treatment sessions
- Communicating patient updates to the supervising PT
- Collaborating with OT, speech therapy, nursing, and facility staff
- Supporting patients as they progress toward discharge or improved functional independence
Benefits
- Competitive pay ($40-$45/hour)
- Realistic productivity expectations (85-90%)
- Flexible scheduling options
- Leadership that supports clinicians without micromanagement
- Stable therapy management with low turnover
- Respect for therapist input and collaboration
- Protection from unrealistic facility productivity pressure
- Therapy teams that operate independently from nursing management
- Strong patient outcomes and a positive regional reputation
- Structured orientation and integration into the therapy team
- Documentation and treatment workflow training
- Mentorship based on your clinical experience
- Ongoing access to guidance and support
- Up to 5 weeks paid time off annually
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Continuing education reimbursement (up to $750 per year)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Preventive health screening benefits
- Basic Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Optional life and disability coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Teladoc access for convenient healthcare services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
