- Salary
- $27 – $44/hr
- Location
- Ilwaco, WA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- ApplicantPro
Description
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Join the Ocean Beach Health Team!
Are you ready to bring your skills and passion for helping others to a mission-driven, patient-centered organization? Ocean Beach Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our close-knit rehabilitation team. Here, we provide exceptional care with compassion, integrity, and collaboration-while supporting the health and wellness of our coastal community.
What You'll Need
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Education: Graduate of an accredited PTA program
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Licensure: Current Washington State PTA license
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Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (required within 6 months of hire)
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Experience: One year in a clinical healthcare setting preferred
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Tech-Savvy: Epic experience a plus
What You'll Do
As a PTA, you'll work alongside physical therapists to help patients regain mobility, strength, and independence.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Delivering hands-on therapy and guiding rehabilitation exercises
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Supporting patients and families with education and encouragement
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Assisting with infection control and patient safety practices
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Collaborating with physical therapists on treatment plans and progress
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Contributing to community outreach and wellness initiatives
Why You'll Love Working Here
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Scenic Location – Live and work on the Long Beach Peninsula, a Pacific Northwest gem with breathtaking ocean views, endless outdoor adventures, and small-town charm-all within reach of Portland and Seattle.
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Supportive Team – Join a collaborative, growth-oriented workplace that values excellence and compassion.
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Comprehensive Benefits – including:
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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Generous PTO – more than 200 hours in your first year
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10 paid holidays + 8 paid volunteer hours annually
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Retirement plan with 5% employer match after one year
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Career development and growth opportunities
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Make Your Move
If you're ready to advance your career while enjoying life on the Washington Coast, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information, contact Human Resources at [email protected]
Equal Opportunity & Pre-Employment Requirements
Ocean Beach Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our patients, residents, and staff, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening. This screening includes testing for marijuana, in accordance with applicable laws and our organizational policies.