CTHCA Physical Therapist (BV-49534)

Physical TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$61.05-$74.35/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: LRCHC - Inchelium, WA 99138, Position Type: Contract Employee, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $61.05 - $74.35 Hourly, CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled POSITION: Physical Therapist SALARY: $61.05 - $74.35/hr DOE REPORTS TO: Physical Therapy Director LOCATION: Lake Roosevelt Community Health Center, Inchelium, WA SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist provides professional, patient-centered physical therapy services in support of Lake Roosevelt Community Health Centers’ mission to provide responsive, high-quality care in a non-discriminatory, confidential, compassionate, and professional environment.

The position evaluates and treats patients with injuries, illnesses, or conditions that affect mobility and daily functioning; develops and implements treatment plans; provides therapeutic exercises and interventions; monitors patient progress; and promotes patient safety, comfort, and independence. The Physical Therapist works collaboratively with patients, families, and healthcare team members while maintaining professional competence, ethical conduct, supportive working relationships, and the highest standards of patient care and integrity.

The position works independently within the scope of professional practice and prescribed orders.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. Current Washington State Physical Therapist license in good standing. Current CPR certification or ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.

Knowledge of physical therapy principles, practices, techniques, and treatment modalities. Ability to evaluate patient needs and develop appropriate treatment plans. Ability to communicate effectively and establish supportive, professional relationships with patients, families, and coworkers.

Ability to maintain accurate and confidential patient records. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Basic computer skills and ability to learn and use electronic medical record systems.

Must demonstrate professional integrity, ethical behavior, dependability, and a commitment to quality patient care. Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing.

In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing. TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Brenda VanSlyke, Human Resources Generalist, Colville Tribe Health Care Authority, (509) 722-7686, brenda.vanslyke@lrchc.com

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients with injuries or conditions affecting mobility and develops personalized treatment plans. They work collaboratively with the healthcare team to monitor patient progress and promote independence and safety.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold a current Washington State Physical Therapist license. Proficiency in physical therapy principles and the ability to maintain accurate patient records are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient monitoringElectronic medical recordsClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 49 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 69% require no weekends.

In Washington, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (410 salary observations; 1,124 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,282 salary observations; 53,962 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 ~$141k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$141k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution37 jobs · 28 employers

11
<$105k
13
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
75%
Sign-on bonus
69%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Inchelium

Median resident rent
$298/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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