Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Physical Therapist Assistant Position

This Physical Therapist Assistant position is based in Bellevue, Washington, a thriving city on the east side of Lake Washington known for its dynamic skyline, walkable downtown, and stunning views of both the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. Bellevue offers a blend of urban sophistication and Pacific Northwest beauty, with top-rated restaurants, extensive shopping at Bellevue Square and the downtown core, and easy access to outdoor recreation including nearby hiking, biking, and water activities.

The city is recognized for its high quality of life, safe neighborhoods, strong public schools, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene with year-round festivals, events, and public art. Located just minutes from Seattle via I-405 or SR 520, Bellevue provides the advantages of a major metropolitan region while maintaining a clean, modern, and livable environment. The position is in an outpatient physical therapy clinic that focuses on orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, post-surgical care, and return-to-function programs.

The clinic features extended weekday hours, typically operating from early morning to early evening, offering schedule flexibility based on patient demand and clinic needs. You will work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, providing direct patient care consistent with state practice laws and company standards. Typical daily responsibilities include assisting with evaluations by gathering patient history and objective data, implementing established treatment plans, progressing therapeutic exercises, applying modalities as allowed, and providing ongoing patient education.

You will document patient care and progress in the clinic's EMR system, communicate regularly with the supervising PT regarding patient status, and participate in team huddles and case reviews. Patient caseload is primarily adult and adolescent, with a mix of acute and chronic orthopedic conditions, sports injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, and work-related injuries. The work environment emphasizes collaboration, evidence-based practice, and a supportive team culture, with opportunities to learn from experienced PTs and other rehabilitation professionals.

You can expect a full-time schedule with consistent hours, typically weekdays, with occasional schedule adjustments to meet clinic and patient needs.