PNW PACE Physical Therapy Assistant

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, WA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to help implement treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will apply current PT concepts and support the health and healing of patients in outpatient and inpatient settings.

The role requires WA PTA licensure, current BLS, and at least 1 year of experience in adult acute care, orthopedics, neurology, gerontology, or oncology.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Washington.
• Minimum 1 year of PT experience in adult acute care, ortho, neuro, gerontology, or oncology preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform PT treatments and document promptly in the medical record.
• Apply PT treatment plans under licensed PT supervision.
• Communicate effectively with patients and health care teams.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

PTA license (WA)

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Schedule: Monday - Friday

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for implementing physical therapy treatment plans and performing physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. Applying current physical therapy concepts with your service-orientation, you will support the health and healing of physical therapy patients.

Responsibilities

• You will perform well in stress and emergency situations
• You will perform treatment interventions for outpatient and/or inpatient population as directed
• You will perform documentation in the medical record that is timely and accurate
• You will communicate well with patients, peers, other health professionals in the coordination of care for the patients

Requirements

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Washington
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in physical therapy in an adult acute care, orthopedic, neurology, gerontology, and/or oncology preferred
• Current BLS Certification required

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $32.53 - $46.81 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.