Vestibular Physical Therapist - Silverlake
Listed compensation
$87k-$93k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Everett, WA | Outpatient Orthopedics & Rehabilitation | Full-Time | $86,500–$93,000 Base Salary | No Weekends | Enhanced Compensation for 1:1 Patient Care | Sign-On Bonus up to $2,500 | Student Loan Repayment
Build the Career You Want—not the One You're Assigned.
IRG Physical & Hand Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our Silver Lake clinic in Everett, Washington. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced clinician, you'll enjoy one-on-one patient care, structured mentorship, clinical autonomy, and opportunities to grow your expertise in orthopedic, vestibular, neurological, and geriatric rehabilitation
New graduates eager to learn are encouraged to apply: Mentorship is a strong part of this clinic’s culture. At Silverlake, our team includes clinicians with specialized training in vestibular rehabilitation and LSVT BIG®, providing opportunities for collaboration, continued learning, and offers an environment where you can build a rewarding, long-term career.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Enhanced Earning Potential: Earn $86,500–$93,000 in base salary, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional 20% through IRG's professional revenue share model.
- Structured Clinical Mentorship: Join a team that actively supports new graduates and ongoing clinical learning, with opportunities to discuss cases, strengthen clinical reasoning, and build confidence. You will receive weekly one-on-one mentorship, case reviews, clinical reasoning discussions, and hands-on manual therapy instruction.
- Clinical Autonomy & Specialty Development: Build your own clinical niche while learning alongside providers with expertise in vestibular rehabilitation, Parkinson's disease, and LSVT BIG® treatment.
- Collaborative Team & Established Referrals: Join an approachable team that values teamwork over hierarchy, with established referral relationships with local orthopedic surgeons.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions using evidence-based physical therapy interventions.
- Develop individualized plans of care based on each patient's functional goals, clinical presentation, and rehabilitation needs.
- Provide treatment for general orthopedic conditions, post-operative rehabilitation, balance impairments, and geriatric populations.
- Collaborate with physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Participate in clinical mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to expand your specialty interests.
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
- Current Washington State Physical Therapist license or the ability to obtain licensure. New graduates awaiting licensure are encouraged to apply.
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain as required.
- Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA laws and applicable compliance regulations.
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and coordinate clinical responsibilities while maintaining focus in a demanding healthcare environment.
- Commitment to patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and continued professional development.
Preferred Qualifications
- One to two years of clinical experience in outpatient physical therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, or sports rehabilitation.
- Interest or experience in orthopedic rehabilitation, geriatrics, neurology, vestibular rehabilitation, or balance disorders.
- Interest in treating patients with Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $86,500–$93,000, plus enhanced earning potential.
IRG's professional revenue share model creates a direct connection between your clinical work and your earning potential. Eligible clinicians can earn up to an additional 20% of their base salary through this model while maintaining 1:1 patient care.
Additional Incentives
- Sign-on bonus: up to $2,500
- Student loan repayment: $3,300 over two years
Benefits Include
- Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick time, and personal time
- Continuing education allocation
- Clinical mentorship program
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Clinical Growth & Mentorship
For New Graduates and Early-Career Physical Therapists
Your first year of practice should be an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen your clinical reasoning, and discover the type of physical therapist you want to become.
At Silver Lake, You'll Receive
- Weekly one-on-one mentorship every week for your first year
- Clinical case reviews and discussions focused on clinical reasoning and treatment decisions.
- Support developing orthopedic evaluation, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Opportunities to learn from experienced clinicians treating vestibular disorders, neurological conditions, and Parkinson's disease.
For Experienced Physical Therapists
- Maintain clinical autonomy and develop your own clinical niche based on your professional interests and career goals.
- Expand your expertise in orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, or vestibular rehabilitation.
- Collaborate with clinicians experienced in Parkinson's disease and LSVT BIG® treatment.
- Explore specialized treatment approaches, including balance rehabilitation and Astym® therapy.
About IRG Physical & Hand Therapy
Since 1996, IRG Physical & Hand Therapy has provided outpatient physical and hand therapy throughout the Pacific Northwest. Locally owned and operated by clinicians, IRG has grown to more than 40 clinic locations and over 320 employees, with a focus on clinical excellence, professional autonomy, and community-based care.
IRG's professional revenue share model emphasizes the value clinicians create through patient care rather than simply the hours they work. Our approach supports professional growth, clinical independence, and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career.
Ready to Build Your Career at Silver Lake?
Join IRG Physical & Hand Therapy and develop your orthopedic expertise, grow your clinical interests, and make a meaningful impact on your patients and community—all while enjoying a full-time schedule with work-life balance.
Apply today: irgpt.com
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions using evidence-based physical therapy interventions. Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop individualized plans of care and coordinate comprehensive patient rehabilitation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and possess or be eligible for a Washington State Physical Therapist license. Current CPR and BLS certification are required, along with a commitment to clinical excellence and professional development.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 58% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,928 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $87k–$93k | Physical Therapy median $100k (middle half $90k–$117k)952 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$84k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Washington | 500 active | 22,012 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 58% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $3k sign-on · $3k loan repayment | Washington physical therapist listings (all specialties): 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 25% offer loan repayment521 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,480 in the last 30 days | 4,645 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Vestibular Physical Therapist - Silverlake at IRG Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,928 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$90k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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