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Northwest Specialty Hospital
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

PHYSICAL THERAPIST (OUTPATIENT) - NORTHWEST PHYSICAL THERAPY

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist to join our Team!

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a full-time Outpatient Physical Therapist to join the team in Coeur d’Alene. This role focuses on spine and orthopedic rehab in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

You’ll evaluate and treat patients, create individualized care plans, and work closely with physicians to ensure optimal outcomes. Opportunities speaking community education seminar, support for professional development, and mentorship towards skill development.

Idaho PT license required. New grads welcome!

Qualifications and Preferred Experience

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Must have current and unrestricted licensure in the state of Idaho or be actively in the application process.
  • Must have current BLS certification.

About Axis Spine and Northwest Specialty Hospital

Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely recognized as a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally, and financially in the care of the patients and the staff.

They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what’s best for patients.

Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 12 operating rooms and 28 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties.

Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven consecutive years!!

Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient focused approach, and robust benefits package!

Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are:

  • Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs, and holiday parties
  • Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, and leadership courses
  • A generous 401K retirement plan
  • A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
  • Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
  • Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance

Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients focusing on spine and orthopedic rehabilitation within a collaborative environment. Create individualized care plans and work closely with physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a current BLS certification. A current and unrestricted Idaho PT license is required, though new graduates are welcome.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Spine RehabPatient EvaluationCare Plan DevelopmentPatient-Centered Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 26 employers

13
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
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$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
4
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,180 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Coeur d'Alene

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$567k
Typical market rent
$1,861/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.3
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Coeur d'Alene, ID metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Northwest Specialty Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Post Falls, ID
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth Opportunities
Wellness Benefits
Work/Life Balance Culture