Physical Therapist Outpatient
Listed compensation
$45.622002-$68.433003/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Company Description
About Valley Medical Center & Clinics
Founded in 1947, Valley Medical Center & Clinics (VMCC) is the oldest and largest public hospital district in Washington state and the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in South King County.
Valley serves more than 600,000 residents through a comprehensive network of more than 50 primary, urgent, and specialty care clinics across South King County, and a 341-bed acute care hospital located in Renton.
As a Level III Trauma Center, Valley provides advanced emergency, medical, surgical, and specialty care, including cancer treatment, heart and vascular services, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke and spine care, childbirth and neonatal services, and critical care.
Guided by our mission of caring for our community like family, Valley is committed to improving the health and well-being of the vibrant communities we serve through accessible, compassionate, high-quality care. Learn more at valleymed.org.
Job Description
The Physical Therapist position requires current Physical Therapy skills to evaluate, plan, implement and/or delegate a comprehensive plan of patient care in the orthopedic, pre/post-surgical, neurological, and health/wellness service areas.
Qualifications
- Prerequisites
- Current or in process Washington State PT License or Interim License
- General Qualifications
- Current BLS certification within 90 days of hire
- Professional appearance
Effective Interpersonal Skills
- Demonstrates ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set priorities and work accurately and independently.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate and to work effectively with the physical, emotional, socioeconomical, and developmental abilities and needs of all age groups, cultural and social backgrounds, and other diversity related contributors
- Additional Information
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
Equal Employment Opportunity
- Valley Medical Center & Clinics is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment and participation in its programs.
- We do not provide sponsorship opportunities at this time.
Valley Medical Center & Clinics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Shift: Day
FTE: 1.0
- Exempt from Overtime: Yes
- Department: Clinical
- Compensation: USD 45.622002 - USD 68.433003 - hourly
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate, plan, and implement comprehensive patient care plans across orthopedic, surgical, and neurological service areas. They are responsible for working effectively with diverse patient populations to improve health and well-being.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Washington, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (467 salary observations; 1,260 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$119k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $95k–$142k | Physical Therapy median $95k (middle half $76k–$120k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Washington vs national | $99k median in Washington | $94k nationally (+6%)467 state / 12,385 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$111k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Washington | 501 active | 22,141 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington physical therapist listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 24% offer loan repayment520 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,032 in the last 30 days | 4,481 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$119k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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