Physical Therapist Outpatient - Ortho-Vestibular

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95k-$142k

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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 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 94894.00 - USD 142341.00 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate, plan, and implement comprehensive patient care plans for orthopedic, pre/post-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

Orthopedic rehabilitationVestibular therapyPatient evaluationCare planningPost-surgical careNeurological rehabilitationTask prioritizationClinical documentation

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$95k–$142kPhysical Therapy median $97k (middle half $90k–$115k)15 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 powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Washington501 active22,142 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington physical therapist listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 24% offer loan repayment520 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,032 in the last 30 days4,481 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,960 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 18 employers
10
<$105k
15
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
4
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
59%
CME allowance
51%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,960 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Valley Medical Center & Clinics

Hospitals and Health Care
Renton, WA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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 assistance programs

Living in Renton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$669k≈ 7.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,252/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.