Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

Vantage Health Partners; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Health Partners in Kennewick, WA, seeks an Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant for an on-site, full-time role. You will work alongside a supervising Physical Therapist to deliver hands-on rehab in an established orthopedic practice, with about 45 patient visits per week in 45-minute sessions.

New graduates are welcome to apply, and the position offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $35 to $42, plus a health insurance stipend, a retirement plan, and negotiable relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Washington PTA license, or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Deliver patient-focused care with empathy, professionalism, and respect.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patients and staff.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a clinical team.
• Manage a full daily schedule of 45-minute appointments.
• Preferred: outpatient orthopedic treatment
• Preferred: provide education on exercises and home programs
• Preferred: accurate and efficient clinical documentation

Responsibilities

• Implement therapeutic exercise and treatment plans under supervision.
• Provide hands-on patient care across orthopedic and sports medicine cases.
• Conduct therapeutic sessions and monitor progress.
• Educate patients on home exercise programs and injury prevention.
• Document visits, interventions, and progress accurately and timely.
• Communicate patient status and updates to the supervising PT.
• Maintain a steady schedule of about 45 visits per week.
• Support patient safety and comfort during all sessions.
• Collaborate with the clinical team for patient-focused care.

Skills

Empathy

Professionalism

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Description

We are seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Kennewick, WA. This full-time, on-site position offers the opportunity to deliver hands-on rehabilitation care within an established, owner-operated outpatient orthopedic practice led by a Physical Therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work directly alongside the supervising Physical Therapist to carry out treatment plans for a varied patient population, including workers' compensation, Medicare, auto accident, and sports medicine cases. With approximately 45 patient visits per week in 45-minute sessions, you will build meaningful patient relationships while developing your clinical skills in a supportive, collaborative environment.

This role offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $35 to $42, along with a health insurance stipend, a retirement plan, and negotiable relocation assistance. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapeutic exercise and treatment plans under the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist
• Provide hands-on patient care across orthopedic, sports medicine, and rehabilitation cases
• Conduct therapeutic exercise sessions and monitor patient progress throughout treatment
• Educate patients on home exercise programs and injury prevention strategies
• Document patient visits, treatment interventions, and progress accurately and in a timely manner
• Communicate patient status and treatment updates to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Manage a steady patient schedule (about 45 visits per week) while maintaining quality and attention to each patient
• Support patient safety and comfort during all treatment sessions
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure consistent, patient-focused care

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current Washington Physical Therapist Assistant license, or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Ability to deliver patient-focused care with empathy, professionalism, and respect
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients and clinical staff
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a collaborative clinical team
• Ability to manage a full daily schedule of 45-minute patient appointments
• Preferred: Ability to deliver outpatient orthopedic treatment
• Preferred: Ability to provide therapeutic exercise and home exercise program education
• Preferred: Ability to complete clinical documentation accurately and efficiently