Physical Therapist PT - Avamere Burien
Listed compensation
$55-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Physical Therapist (PT)
Relocation Assistant offered!
Status: PRN
Rate: $55 - $60/HR DOE
Location: Avamere Rehab of Burien - 1031 SW 130th St, Burien, WA 98146
Apply online at TeamAvamere.com
We are seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team in Burien, WA at our Award-winning, 140-bed skilled nursing community, Avamere Rehabilitation of Burien. We're honored to share that we recently received recognition as one of the best skilled nursing facilities in Assisted Living Magazine.
Located just 10 miles south of Seattle, along the Puget Sound shoreline, Burien is a convenient/affordable suburb and a "foodie" paradise. In Burien, you can enjoy dramatic views of Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier, while enjoying an outdoor walk or attending one of the many city events/festivals.
Mostly short-term rehab with about 25% LTC.
Reasons to Join Avamere
- In-House Therapy
- Collaborative Team Approach with All Departments
- Therapist-Run
- Compliance & Regulatory Management and Education
- Manageable Productivity Expectations
- Flexible Schedule Options
- Career Advancement & Development
- New Hire & New to Setting Mentorship & Training
The purpose of this position is to provide and direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organization's guidelines, professional standards, and community needs.
Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers. Actively participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.
Benefits
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
- 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
- EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
- Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
- Generous employee referral bonus program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
- Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides physical therapy to patients according to licensure
- Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides and students as applicable with State and Federal Guidelines
- Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safety
- Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education
- Supports and participates in department operations and development
- Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy
- Able to practice unencumbered
- In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
- Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
- Full knowledge of resident’s rights
- Exudes professionalism in presentation
- Ability to multitask
- Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
- CPR certification
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 58% 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)), 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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist PT - Avamere Burien at Avamere a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
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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