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Job Description & Requirements
Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health - (PTA - HH)
StartDate: 8/31/2026 Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $1852.00 - $1908.00

This Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant position offers the opportunity to practice in one of the Pacific Northwests most desirable communities. Kirkland, Washington is a lakeside city along the shores of Lake Washington, known for its walkable waterfront, boutique shops, art galleries, and excellent dining. Residents enjoy scenic parks, well-maintained trails, and year-round access to outdoor activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, cycling, and hiking. Kirkland also benefits from its close proximity to Seattle and Bellevue, providing easy access to cultural events, professional sports, world-class museums, and major regional transportation hubs, while still retaining a welcoming, neighborhood feel.In this role, you will provide home-based physical therapy assistant services to patients in Kirkland and nearby areas. You will work closely under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, delivering evidence-based interventions that help patients regain independence and function in the comfort of their own homes. A typical day may include traveling between patient residences, completing initial functional assessments as directed, implementing established therapy plans of care, progressing therapeutic exercises, assisting with gait training and mobility practice, and providing thorough patient and caregiver education on safety, home exercise programs, and strategies to reduce fall risk.You will manage a structured but dynamic caseload, generally focusing on adult and geriatric patients with conditions such as post-surgical orthopedic issues, stroke, generalized weakness, cardiopulmonary diagnoses, and other chronic illnesses impacting mobility and function. Visit frequency and patient ratios are designed to support safe, high-quality care and allow time for meaningful one-on-one interaction. You will perform in-home safety evaluations, help identify environmental barriers, and recommend modifications or adaptive strategies to support each patients rehabilitation goals.The position offers a schedule that is typically daytime and weekday-focused, with some flexibility based on patient needs and agency requirements. Home health work provides a high degree of autonomy: you will organize your daily route, coordinate visit times, and collaborate with nursing, occupational therapy, medical social work, and other disciplines to ensure cohesive care. Electronic medical record systems are used for documentation, care coordination, and communication, with training and ongoing support provided.You will be part of a professional, collaborative team culture that values clear communication, mutual respect, and strong clinical standards. There are opportunities to deepen your expertise in home-based rehabilitation, learn from experienced clinicians, and contribute to performance improvement and best-practice initiatives. Working in Kirkland allows you to enjoy a vibrant lakeside community, easy access to regional amenities, and a quality of life that balances professional fulfillment with abundant recreational and cultural options.

Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health
SSN Required
DOB RequiredDriver's License and Auto Insurance

Preferred Qualifications
Epic documentation

Facility Location
Kirkland is a suburb of Seattle and the 9th largest city in King County. The name of the town is based on British born Peter Kirk, who in 1889 moved to the United States and bought several acres of land in the area in order to move and expand his steel construction company. There is an abundance of wapatos; a particular type of wild potato in Kirkland.

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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