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Anacortes, Washington

Physical Therapist - Per Diem, Variable Shift

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$46.29-$69.44/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

In the Physical Therapist role, you will play a key role in the department and will be responsible for the clinical evaluation, development, and administration of appropriate physical therapy patient care

  • Location: Anacortes, WA, Onsite
  • Schedule: 0.1 FTE /Per Diem / Variable
  • Salary: $46.29 - $69.44 per hr.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and can identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
  • Assumes all responsibilities of a staff physical therapist by providing direct patient care for both acute and out-patient populations.
  • Understands and follows department and hospital policies and procedures.
  • Must have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.
  • Must meet regular attendance standard and must stay at or below average sick leave utilization levels.
  • Evaluates patient's conditions, requirements, and knowledge level; cooperates with the physician and patient/significant other in determining appropriate physical therapy treatment. Develops treatment plan and goals.
  • Follows the standards of care and Guidelines for Physical Therapy practice according to WAC 246-915-130
  • Follows the PT Department policy and procedures for documentation according to WAC 246-915-200
  • Possesses knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement principles and supports the POST department’s philosophy of performance improvement.

What You Will Bring to the Role

  • Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills consistent with Island Hospital’s mission, vision, values, and Promise.
  • Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment and build positive working relationships with physicians, clinicians, leaders, and staff.
  • Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, service excellence, and compassionate communication with patients and families.

Your Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years of hands-on experience within a clinical or similar setting preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Current Washington State Physical Therapist License
  • Current Basic Life Support Certification.

Make a Difference with Us

At Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you’ll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth — plus a robust benefits package that includes:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
  • Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team

Ready to Apply?

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Island Health.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will be responsible for the clinical evaluation, development, and administration of appropriate physical therapy patient care for both acute and out-patient populations. This includes cooperating with physicians and patients to determine treatment plans and goals while adhering to standards of care.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current Washington State Physical Therapist License and current Basic Life Support Certification. Preferred qualifications include a minimum of two years of hands-on experience in a clinical setting or an equivalent combination of education and training.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningGrowth and Development KnowledgeLogical ThinkingMultidisciplinary CollaborationPhysical Therapy Practice Guidelines

Physical Therapist Career Context

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

In Washington, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (568 salary observations; 1,166 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs

9
<$125k
4
$125k-140k
8
$140k-155k
5
$155k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
72% this job
CME allowance
44%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Relocation assistance
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 46 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Anacortes

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$733k
Typical market rent
$2,551/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
Employee Recognition Events