Physical Therapy Assistant
Aberdeen, WA
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Make a real difference as a travel PTA supporting home health patients in Aberdeen, WA. You will work with patients recovering from injury or illness to improve mobility, function, and independence under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply and a recruiter will follow up with details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program or higher.
• Active WA State PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC required or must obtain prior to start.
• Experience providing home health physical therapy services preferred.
• Familiarity with HCHB documentation system preferred.
• Ability to perform subsequent visit responsibilities for home health caseloads.
• Minimum education requirement: Bachelor’s degree listed by client for role alignment; associate degree acceptable per PTA licensure standards. (Client requires PTA certification.)

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Home Health.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift hours: 08:00 - 16:00 (days).
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 5x8.
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 40.
• On-call/weekend requirement: No.
• Coverage area: Up to a 50 mile radius from base office.
• Mileage reimbursed between visits from first patient to last patient.
• Dress code: Business casual.
• Floating: Candidate may be required to cover patients across the coverage area as part of normal home health duties.

Location Highlights

Aberdeen, WA offers coastal access and outdoor recreation within easy reach. Grays Harbor and the Aberdeen waterfront are within city limits, and Quinault Rain Forest and Lake Quinault are approximately 45–60 miles to the southwest for forest hiking and scenic drives. The area provides proximity to Olympic National Park (about 60–90 miles by car), offering beaches, temperate rainforest trails, and mountain viewpoints for an adventurous lifestyle. Aberdeen is a short drive to Hoquiam and the coastal boardwalks, and local transit options include regional bus routes connecting to nearby towns for urban and suburban amenities.

Standard Job Description

Provide skilled physical therapy services as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant in home health settings. Responsibilities include conducting subsequent visits, implementing treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist, documenting patient progress, and communicating with the interdisciplinary care team. The PTA will travel to patient homes within the assigned coverage radius and adhere to agency policies and documentation requirements.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.