Pays $103k-$151kPhysical Therapist market median is ~$98k (10 jobs) · Above average in Physical Therapy for work-life (6.4/10, vs 20,133 in this specialty)

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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington

Physical Therapist 2

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 52m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time outpatient physical therapy role at UW Medical Center. Monday-Friday, no weekends or nights. Seattle, WA.

Join University of Washington Medical Center as a Physical Therapist 2 – No Weekends, Onsite in Seattle, Washington.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $102,672 - $151,332
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional Development

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will perform evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide physical therapy interventions for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. They will also collaborate with clinical team members, participate in quality improvement programs, and supervise staff or students as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Washington State license to practice as a Physical Therapist and possess at least a bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy. Additional requirements include the ability to obtain medical staff credentialing and experience working with diverse patient populations, including athletes.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapyMusculoskeletal assessmentManual therapyTherapeutic exercisePatient evaluationTreatment planningHome exercise program instructionClinical documentationCoding and billingShock wave therapyVestibular therapySports medicinePatient careQuality improvementRisk management

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$127k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist 2 at University of Washington a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 20,133 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$127k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 10 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
51%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
12%

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About University of Washington

Hospitals and Health Care
Seattle, WA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional Development