Physical Therapist Assistant

$73,000 to $104,000 | Full Benefits | Relocation Assistance Available | Immediate Opening
realizept.com/careers | info@realizept.com | (208) 610-7134

Who We're Looking For

You chose physical therapy because you wanted to make a real difference in people's lives, and you're the kind of clinician who takes that seriously. You're not looking for a place to punch a clock. You're looking for somewhere that will make you better.

You want to be part of a team where the clinical work is genuinely thoughtful, where you're not rushing between patients but actually contributing to care that matters. You want a collaborative environment where questions are welcome and the work is shared.

You want to be compensated fairly for that commitment, and you should be.

And you want a workplace that supports you when life happens, not one that makes you choose between your job and the moments that matter.

If this resonates, we want to talk with you about this position.

About Realize Physical Therapy

We are a small, cash-based physical therapy clinic in downtown Sandpoint, Idaho. Every patient gets one clinician and one full hour, no double-booking, no rushing. You'll actually get to do the work you were trained to do.

Our clinical approach is built on a deep understanding of how muscles function in relationship to one another, and how that understanding changes everything downstream: where and why we apply manual therapy, which modalities we use, and how we design each patient's exercise progression. It's a framework that produces outcomes in patients who haven't found relief elsewhere.

We're not a high-volume clinic chasing productivity numbers. We're a small team doing careful, thoughtful work. In this role, you'll carry your own caseload within a shared clinical framework, with real access to the supervising PT for coordination and clinical discussion.

We also understand that life doesn't pause for work. When something important comes up (a family event, a personal commitment, a moment that matters), we support each other to make it work.

The PositionDay-to-Day Structure

• 30 to 32 hours of independent patient care per week, primarily 60-minute sessions conducted within the supervising PT's plan of care
• 8 to 10 hours of protected time built into your 40-hour week for education, case review, and notes, not added on top of patient care
• 4 or 5-day work week based on your preference
• AI-assisted charting, so documentation is fast and evenings are yours
• Weekly team meetings to discuss cases and work through clinical questions together

What You'll Do

• Carry out treatment plans developed by the supervising PT using the Neural Fascial Systems framework, with full training provided
• Apply manual therapy techniques, neuromuscular re-education, and movement-based programming under PT direction
• Communicate clearly with patients about their session, their progress, and their home program
• Participate in case reviews and clinical discussions as a valued voice on the team
• Contribute your own background, especially in exercise and movement, to enrich patient programming

A Note for Exercise-Focused Clinicians

If your background includes exercise science, strength and conditioning, or sports performance, there is a specific opportunity here to design unique programming that extends patient outcomes beyond the treatment room. Those skills translate directly into better results for patients and are reflected in your compensation.

Compensation & Benefits

This position starts at $73,000 and reaches $104,000 or more for experienced clinicians, with earnings that continue to grow as your clinical impact does. There is no ceiling.

• Full medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• 20 days paid time off per year
• Dedicated paid continuing education days (in addition to PTO)
• Generous continuing education reimbursement budget
• Relocation assistance available; amount based on your situation, discussed during the offer process

Working with Our Team

Working at Realize PT means carrying real clinical responsibility, not filling a support role in the background. You'll manage your own caseload, drive treatment progression session to session within the established plan of care, and be a genuine part of what makes outcomes here different.

This includes:

• Full training in the Neural Fascial Systems treatment framework from day one
• Your own patient sessions within a plan of care developed collaboratively with the supervising PT, with regular check-ins and open access for clinical questions
• An open-door environment: if something comes up with a patient, you ask, and we work through it together
• Weekly case review meetings to talk through what you're seeing and how to approach it
• Access to our in-house continuing education library and programs, developed from our own clinical work

For those who want them, there are also paths toward contributing to continuing education development and taking on expanded roles within the practice. These are available when you're ready for them, not expected from day one.

Sandpoint, Idaho

Sandpoint sits on the north shore of Lake Pend Oreille in the Idaho Panhandle, consistently ranked among the most livable small towns in the American West. It is the kind of place people move to on purpose.

• Schweitzer Mountain Resort is 15 minutes from the clinic, with world-class skiing and snowboarding
• Hundreds of miles of maintained trail networks on dedicated land trusts for mountain biking, trail running, and hiking, accessible year-round
• Lake Pend Oreille hosts open water swimming events, paddling, fishing, and boating all summer
• A calendar full of community events: trail races, fun runs, music festivals, and more
• Spokane is about 70 miles south for larger airport access and city amenities

If you've been putting off the move because the right job wasn't there, this might be it.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant studies from an accredited program
• Current Idaho PTA License, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one
• Clinical background, rotations, or personal practice in orthopedics, manual therapy, movement, or strength and conditioning
• New graduates with a genuine commitment to mastery and growth are encouraged to apply
• Coursework or interest in Functional Manual Therapy is a plus, not a requirement; full training provided

How to Apply

We have an immediate opening and are ready to move quickly for the right person.

Apply through really or send a brief introduction and your CV or resume to:

info@realizept.com

with the subject line: PTA Position Application

Have questions before you apply? Call or email us directly. We're happy to talk through what the role looks like before you commit to a formal application. There's no pressure. We'd rather answer your questions up front than have you guess.

(208) 610-7134 | realizept.com/careers

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $50