Geriatric PTA: Flexible, Therapist-Owned Practice

Independence Rehab Inc; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3.5 weeks

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

CE reimbursement

Health Savings Account

401(k) match

Teladoc access

Job summary

Independence Rehab is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support geriatric residents at Solstice at Pointe Defiance | Assisted Living in Washington. This full-time role emphasizes relationship-driven, clinically meaningful care within a small, therapist-owned company focused on clinician autonomy.

The PTA will work closely with a PT to guide mobility milestones, perform gait and balance training, and promote safe transfers while maintaining a sustainable caseload and supportive

Qualifications

• Active Washington PTA license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Interest in geriatric care and functional outcomes.
• SNF experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead gait, balance, strengthening, and functional training sessions.
• Collaborate closely with PT to adjust care plans.
• Guide residents through mobility milestones and safe transfers.
• Treat a medically complex geriatric population with compassionate care.
• Reduce fall risk and support daily activities.

Skills

Geriatric care

Team collaboration

Mobility rehabilitation

Fall risk reduction

Clinical reasoning

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Independence Rehab is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support geriatric residents at Solstice at Pointe Defiance | Assisted Living in Washington. This full-time role emphasizes relationship-driven, clinically meaningful care within a small, therapist-owned company focused on clinician autonomy.

The PTA will work closely with a PT to guide mobility milestones, perform gait and balance training, and promote safe transfers while maintaining a sustainable caseload and supportive