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Anacortes of Cascadia
Anacortes, Washington

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

At Anacortes Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia Healthcare, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services that empower our residents to recover, thrive, and live well. We’re currently looking for a full-time Physical Therapist (PT) to join our dynamic therapy team. This is a great role for a clinician who enjoys helping adults improve strength, mobility, and overall function in a supportive, resident-focused environment.

Why Join Us

At Anacortes Health & Rehabilitation, you’ll be part of a supportive team where every role contributes to a positive environment for residents and staff alike.

  • Competitive pay: $50-60/hour (depending on experience)
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Vacation and sick time off
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Life and disability coverage
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • What You’ll Do
  • Complete PT evaluations and create individualized treatment plans
  • Provide hands-on therapy to improve balance, gait, endurance, and functional mobility
  • Modify treatment plans based on resident progress and clinical judgment
  • Educate residents and families on exercises, safety, and home strategies
  • Document evaluations, treatment notes, and progress updates in a timely manner
  • Collaborate with PTAs and partner with the interdisciplinary team

What You Bring

  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
  • Active Washington PT license (or eligibility)
  • CPR certification (or ability to obtain)
  • SNF, post-acute, or geriatric experience preferred—but not required
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical reasoning skills

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today to join the Anacortes Health & Rehabilitation team — where every team member is a Force for Good.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate Degree from a college or university with an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Licenses/Certification

  • Current Physical Therapist license in the state employed.
  • Current CPR certification.

Experience

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Perform physical therapy evaluations and implement individualized treatment plans to improve resident strength, mobility, and function. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and educate residents and families on safety and home strategies.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningBalance TrainingGait TrainingPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationGeriatric Care

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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k 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 at Anacortes of Cascadia a 7.2 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.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$114k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 21 employers

10
<$105k
15
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 21 employers

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

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Physical Therapist - South King County - Salaried

Compassus · Seattle, Washington

$103k-$159k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$112k-$154k
#4

Physical Therapist

$85k-$142k
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% 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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About Anacortes of Cascadia

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
401(k) retirement plan
Vacation and sick time off
Flexible scheduling
Life and disability coverage
Professional development and continuing education opportunities