Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

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City

Gig Harbor

State

WA

Zip

98329

Country

United States

Job Type

Full Time

Posted At

2026-06-03

Job Reference

26694_7317580c-51a3-40cf-80d4-744dd7916b16

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No

Category

Rehabilitation

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<div class='opening'><p><strong>Job Type</strong>: Full-time, PRN </p><p><strong>Wage Range</strong>: $33 - $40, $40 - $45 </p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Tuesday - Saturday, Monday - Friday</p><p><strong>New Grads Welcome</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits(full-time)</strong>:  </p><ul><li>Continuing Education Credits</li><li>Flexible scheduling</li><li>Student loan repayment</li><li>Mileage/Toll Reimbursement </li><li>Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles </li><li>401(k) retirement plan with company match </li><li>Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one</li><li>Life insurance, short/long term disability </li><li>Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts </li></ul><p><br></p><h3><strong>Setting & Population Served </strong></h3><p>Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as <strong>Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)</strong> that provide:</p><ul><li><strong>Long term care</strong> for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance</li><li><strong>Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation</strong> for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury</li><li><strong>Collaborative care</strong> through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together</li><li><strong>A diverse patient population</strong> including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs</li></ul><p>Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional, you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, patient-centered environment.</p></div><div class='job'><h2>Position Summary</h2><p>The PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.</p><h2>Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements</h2><ul><li>Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT)</li><li>Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.</li><li>One (1) year experience preferred; <strong>new grads welcome to apply</strong></li><li>CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.</li></ul><h2>Specific Job Requirements</h2><ul><li>Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate</li><li>Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail</li><li>Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs</li><li>Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times</li><li>Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action</li><li>Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility</li><li>Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department</li><li>Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation</li><li>Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.</li><li>Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information</li><li>Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures</li><li>Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s <em>Code of Conduct</em> and completes mandatory <em>Code of Conduct</em> and other appropriate compliance training</li></ul><h2>Essential Functions</h2><ul><li>Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising PT</li><li>Chart appropriately and timely</li><li>Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately</li><li>Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients</li><li>Assist in the evacuation of patients</li><li>Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance</li><li>Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment</li><li>Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team</li><li>Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours</li><li>Read, write, speak, and understand the English language</li></ul><p>An Equal Opportunity Employer</p></div>

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