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Pocatello, Idaho

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Physical Therapist (PT) in Pocatello, ID.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's Level II Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, and is home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue. PMC has a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, an adult intensive care unit, nationally recognized orthopedic services, a full suite of cardiac care, Center of Excellence recognized surgeons, imaging, primary and specialty care.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the analysis and use of purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by physical injury or illness, pain, bodily malfunction, developmental disabilities, or the aging process in order to maximize independence, prevent disability, and maintain health.

The practice of physical therapy encompasses evaluation, treatment, consultation, and education of patients as well as caregivers.

  • Assumes responsibility for clinical competency and professional development.
  • Performs a comprehensive evaluation and develops a Plan of Care.
  • Implements the Plan of Care.
  • Completes effective, professional, and timely documentation.
  • Educates patients, families, caregivers, and team members.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited program with a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
  • Current Idaho Physical Therapist license.

BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements

At least one year of Physical Therapist experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationPlan of care developmentClinical documentationPatient educationCaregiver education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution34 jobs · 29 employers

13
<$110k
5
$110k-130k
12
$130k-150k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 29 employers

CME allowance
83%
401k / retirement match
77%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70-$75/hr
#2

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$75/hr
#3

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$75/hr
#4

Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$75/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,587 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Pocatello

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$319k
Typical market rent
$1,074/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pocatello, ID metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Portneuf Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Pocatello, ID
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Comprehensive health benefits
Tuition assistance
Career growth opportunities