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Bellingham, Washington

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$105k

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Job Description

Company Description

SPT - Bellingham | Outpatient Orthopedic & Sports PT

SPT Bellingham is a growing sports and orthopedic physical therapy clinic serving active adults and athletes in an open-gym, movement-focused environment. We combine efficient systems with objective testing, progressive rehab, and hands-on care to deliver high-quality treatment in a collaborative, team-based setting.

You will work closely with the Clinic Director, treating a balanced mix of general orthopedic and athletic patients while developing your skills in a sports/function-forward clinic.

Your first 30 days include structured onboarding, collaborative treatment sessions with the Clinic Director, and gradual independence so you are supported, not thrown in.

Job Description

  • What You Will Do
  • Evaluate and treat orthopedic and sports-related conditions
  • Coach therapeutic exercise, movement retraining, and progressive loading
  • Use objective tools (VALD force plates and dynamometry) to guide progression
  • Apply manual therapy when clinically appropriate
  • Collaborate with the Clinic Director on case progression and clinical decision-making
  • Complete documentation efficiently during the workday
  • Clinic Environment
  • Open-gym, movement-based care model
  • Structured scheduling with team support
  • Focus on efficiency without sacrificing care quality
  • Primarily active and athletic patient population
  • Mentorship and Support
  • Direct access to Clinic Director for questions and case review
  • Regular 1:1 check-ins focused on growth, efficiency, and confidence
  • Gradual onboarding with collaborative treatment sessions as needed
  • Clear expectations around autonomy, progression, and when to escalate cases
  • New grads welcome if motivated, coachable, and eager to grow

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in Washington State
  • Interest in sports rehab, orthopedics, and active populations
  • Strong communication and time-management skills
  • Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base salary $90,000 - $105,000 based on experience
  • $3,000 sign-on bonus
  • Productivity bonus eligibility
  • CEU allowance plus MedBridge access
  • Flexible schedule
  • Up to 4 weeks PTO plus paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with match

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat orthopedic and sports-related conditions using movement-based care and manual therapy. Collaborate with the Clinic Director on case progression and utilize objective tools to guide patient rehabilitation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Sports physical therapyPatient evaluation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 60% 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 (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

US Physical Therapy ranks #7 of 10 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at US Physical Therapy a 7.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$98k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.3
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

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

  • No call

Living in Bellingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$676k≈ 7.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,951/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
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 · Bellingham, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $3,000
Productivity bonus
CEU allowance
MedBridge access
Flexible schedule
Up to 4 weeks PTO
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance