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Inpatient | Physical Therapist Assistant

GHR HealthcareLacey, WATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Lacey, WA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physical Therapist Assistant
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 4, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$40.83
Weekly
$1,470
Yearly (full-time)
$76,440
Start date
09/14/2026

This job pays about $40.83/hour — 28% above the median for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Washington ($31.95/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Washington right now

  • 23 open Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Washington from 6 agencies, 4 of them in Lacey.
  • Pay in these listings: $13.88 – $46.66/hour, median $37.87/hour.
  • Typical Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Washington: $31.95/hour ($66,456/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($38.48/hour across 14 jobs).

All Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Washington →

Job description

Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health Job in Lacey, WA

Join a rewarding Physical Therapist Assistant travel assignment in Lacey, Washington, supporting home health patients throughout Thurston, Lewis, Mason, and Pierce counties. This PTA job offers the opportunity to work independently across a broad service area while making a meaningful impact in patients’ homes. Lacey is a welcoming South Sound community with access to parks, waterways, local amenities, and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Job Details

  • Location: Lacey, WA 98503
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: 09/14/2026
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts
  • Hours per Week: 40
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,470-$1,580
  • Setting: Home Health
  • Service Area: Thurston, Lewis, Mason, and Pierce counties

Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of recent home health PTA experience
  • Current Physical Therapist Assistant certification/licensure
  • Experience using HCHB
  • Strong organization and time-management skills
  • Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory in the Lacey, WA area
  • Comfort working independently while maintaining timely clinical documentation

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled Physical Therapist Assistant services under appropriate supervision in the home health setting
  • Support patient treatment plans and assist with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and functional activities
  • Help patients improve function, safety, and independence in their home environment
  • Document care accurately and on time using HCHB
  • Maintain productivity expectations of a minimum of 30 points per week
  • Complete documentation by 10:00 AM the following day
  • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care across the assigned counties

Apply now to join this travel home health PTA opportunity in Lacey, WA and make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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