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Olympic Sports & Spine
Gig Harbor, Washington

Aquatic Physical Therapist - Pierce County

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPart-Time

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Job Description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST - Aquatic Specialist

At Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS), patients are our priority. Our commitment is One-on-One care, unrivaled educational opportunities, a culture of learning and a place where employees thrive. We have been dedicated to the community and providing clinical excellence and care since 1984.

Olympic Sports & Spine is looking to welcome Physical Therapists to many of our outstanding clinics located in the following locations:

Gig Harbor YMCA

Description

We are seeking a Part-Time Aquatic Physical Therapist to join our team. The ideal schedule is Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

In this role, you will provide evidence-based care in an aquatic setting, working with a diverse patient population including orthopedic, post-surgical, chronic pain, neurologic, and sports medicine patients. You'll collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team while helping patients safely progress toward improved function and quality of life.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

  • Current Washington State Physical Therapist License (or license applicant status).
  • New grads are always welcome to apply.
  • Preferred prior experience providing aquatic therapy services

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, an $8,500 Sign-On bonus, and excellent benefits. Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards: osstherapy.com

Matching 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.

Health Savings and Flexibility Spending Accounts

  • 212 and 252 hours of Paid Time Off, depending upon experience.
  • $2K for continuing education & unlimited Medbridge access
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Flexibility within the work schedule for work-life balance
  • Company-wide celebrations and events that foster our culture and commitment to our employees!

OSS Commitment to Clinical Excellence

At OSS, the pursuit of clinical excellence and the commitment to teaching and learning define our culture. In addition, this culture is characterized by our APTA-accredited mentorship and residency programs and the other continuing education opportunities that set us apart.

  • Structured clinical mentorship for therapists (Includes a year-long core curriculum of classes)
  • Industry-leading Continuing Education funding for all therapists
  • Perpetual calendar of clinical education courses and workshops offered by leading clinical educators
  • In-house educational calendar (Includes multiple nationally renowned courses each year)

American Physical Therapy Association Accredited Orthopedic and Sports Residency and Manual Therapy Fellowship Programs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on age, ancestry, citizenship, color, ethnicity, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or invisible disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace, all offers of employment at Olympic Sports & Spine are contingent upon the successful completion of a thorough background screening process. This may include, but is not limited to, verification of employment history, education, credit check (where applicable), criminal record check, and reference checks.

By submitting your application for this position, you acknowledge and consent to the background screening process. Any offer of employment will be conditional until the screening process is completed and the results are deemed satisfactory by Olympic Sports & Spine.

Olympic Sports & Spine is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding background screening.

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based physical therapy in an aquatic setting for patients with orthopedic, post-surgical, chronic pain, neurologic, and sports medicine needs. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to help patients safely improve their function and quality of life.

Requirements

A degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE-accredited institution and a current Washington State physical therapist license or applicant status are required. Prior aquatic therapy experience is preferred, and new graduates are welcome to apply.

Key Skills

Aquatic Physical TherapyOrthopedic RehabilitationPost-Surgical RehabilitationChronic Pain ManagementNeurologic RehabilitationPatient AssessmentFunctional RehabilitationMultidisciplinary CollaborationPatient Education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 34% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

In Washington, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (593 salary observations; 1,214 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,296 salary observations; 58,632 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,840 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $97k (middle half $95k–$113k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Washington vs national$100k median in Washington$94k nationally (+7%)593 state / 15,296 national salary observations
Cost of livingWashington index 107.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Washington525 active21,759 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 34% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,840 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Aquatic Physical Therapist - Pierce County at Olympic Sports & Spine a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,840 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,840 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Olympic Sports & Spine

Hospitals and Health Care
Tacoma, Washington
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus ($8,500)
Matching 401K
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (212-252 hours)

Living in Gig Harbor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$750k
Typical market rent
$2,632/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 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.