Physical Therapist (PT)
Listed compensation
$50-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
- Pay Range: $50.00 - $65.00/HR DOE
- Location: North Auburn Care, 2430 I St NE, Auburn, WA 98002
About Us
At North Auburn Rehabilitation and Health Center (a Caldera Care facility), we are dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment that feels like home. Our commitment to our residents is exemplified by our team of compassionate employees.
We take pride in providing top-notch care, delivering the highest standards of excellence. When a loved one comes to our facility, they will be well cared for, will feel heard, and will know that they matter. We strongly believe that the key to this is through our incredible staff! Come join our amazing team!
What You Will Do
Optimize Patient Centered Diagnosis
Assess strengths and weaknesses to devise a creative and effective team-based treatment plan in accordance with the physician's orders
Combine evidence based physical therapy practice philosophies to ensure the best clinical outcomes for our patients
Must Have
Compassion and Forward Thinking
- Effective communication skill and strong interpersonal skills that will motivate patients to restore their physical function and mobility
- Must have valid Washington PT credentials that is in good standing
- Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred
- Caldera Cares for you!
- Competitive pay scale
- Full benefits package - Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401k
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time off
- Grow with Caldera
- Clinical Scholarships
- Continued Education
- Leadership training
Pay Transparency Statement
Compensation for roles at North Auburn Rehabilitation and Health Center varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by state and local law, North Auburn Rehabilitation and Health Center provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that North Auburn Rehabilitation and Health Center expects to pay for roles they may be hired in Washington, as stated below:
Pay Range: $50.00 - $65.00/HR DOE
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will assess patient strengths and weaknesses to develop effective, team-based treatment plans. They will also utilize evidence-based practices to optimize patient-centered diagnoses and improve clinical outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold valid Washington PT credentials in good standing and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k 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, 60% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k–$135k | Physical Therapy median $90k (middle half $90k–$115k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$112k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Washington | 495 active | 21,941 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 60% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington physical therapist listings (all specialties): 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 24% offer loan repayment514 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,998 in the last 30 days | 4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.8% 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 ~$120k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- On-site
About North Auburn Health
Benefits & Perks
Living in Auburn
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $550k
- Typical market rent
- $2,032/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 31 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 111.1
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.