Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Bellingham, WA, On-site

Job Type: Part-time

Expected Hours: 16 – 24 per week

Compensation Details: Starting at $25.00/hr DOE

Who We Are

Established in 1996, Care Medical Group takes pride in being a locally owned and operated medical clinic dedicated to delivering outstanding medical services to Bellingham, WA, and the neighboring Whatcom County communities. We are a multi-specialty clinic with walk-in care along with patient appointments. Our services include Primary Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Medicine, as well as on-site x-rays and labs. We strive to go beyond simply treating a symptom: we desire to improve long-term quality of life.

100% outpatient
Walk-in and by-appointment services
Physical Therapy, X-ray, and Labs available on site
Open evenings and Saturdays

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our patient-centered rehabilitation team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping individuals recover from injury, improve mobility, and regain independence through evidence-based physical therapy practices.

As a PTA, you will work closely with licensed Physical Therapists to deliver hands-on care and therapeutic interventions. You’ll play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their recovery journey, ensuring they receive personalized, effective, and empathetic care.

Essential Duties:

Implement physical therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities.
Monitor patient progress and document clinical notes accurately.
Educate patients on proper techniques, wellness strategies, and injury prevention.
Assist patients with mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, and prosthetics.
Maintain a clean and safe treatment environment in accordance with infection control standards.
Coordinate patient appointments, referrals, and insurance authorizations.
Support administrative tasks including chart management, billing documentation, and communication with providers.
Participate in team meetings, contribute to clinic goals, and assist with inventory and equipment maintenance

Qualifications:

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting.
Current state PTA license or certification (required).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience in outpatient or clinical rehabilitation settings preferred.
Familiarity with insurance processes and patient scheduling systems is a plus

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger coordination, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and listen attentively. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Equipment Operated: Position requires the use of a multi-line phone, computer, fax machine, copier, tablets, barcode scanner, label printer, electronic signature pad, some medical diagnostic and treatment tools, and personal protective gear.

Working Conditions: Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail and ability to work at a computer. Requires the use of an N-95 mask and half mask respirator.

Immunization Requirements: Immunizations required: Influenza, Hep B, Tdap, MMR, Varicella or a positive titer test, PPD and any additional immunizations determined necessary for the protection of staff and patients. A negative COVID-19 test may be required prior to start-date, dependent on recent travel history. Care Medical Group will be financially responsible for COVID, titer testing, influenza vaccination and PPD screening if needed. Care Medical Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Information

To apply, please send your CV to Gloria De La Garza, ggdelagarza@hinet.org

Community Information:

“Bellingham, WA is about 90 miles north of Seattle, 21 miles south of the Canadian border and about 52 miles south of Vancouver, BC. The city encompasses about 28 square miles, with north Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands to the west and snow-capped Mount Baker and the North Cascade Mountains to the east. Bellingham residents are passionate about community life. Strategic investments in parks, trails and preserved open spaces offer recreation and respite, and help the community grow gracefully as the population increases. Numerous public/private partnerships support the burgeoning arts and cultural district downtown and elsewhere. Excellence in education is a hallmark of our community. Nationally lauded K-12 public schools, two community colleges, and Western Washington University – consistently ranked high among public regional universities – all call Bellingham home.” (Community information sourced from www.cob.org)