Physical Therapist 2 - Acute Care
Listed compensation
$49.97-$71.5/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Job Description Harborview Medical Center – Rehabilitation Therapies has an outstanding opportunity for a PHYSICAL THERAPIST 2 - ACUTE CARE.
WORK SCHEDULE Per Diem Day Shift DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery.
Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community!
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates working knowledge of the disease process, precautions, typical medical treatment and diagnostic procedures, functional, abilities, complications and implications of long term deficits related to primary diagnoses treated in service area Provides skilled, timely and effective patient care; Follows protocols, standards and guidelines of care relating to specific diagnosis on assigned service Plans treatment programs with the patient and treatment team Documents intervention and strategies for treatment in required organizational systems, including assessment, measurable criteria, goals method of treatment, home programs and adapting plan according to patient’s response to intervention Participates in team rounds and other educational information to patient and support systems prior to termination of therapy intervention Provide home programs and other educational information to patient and support systems prior to termination of therapy intervention Knowledge of other treatment team member’s roles with intervention and effective methods to collaborate in patient’s treatment Coordinate patient care programs with treatment team to facilitate and enhance functional outcomes Follows billing and reimbursement procedures Complies with agency and division standards, protocols procedures Participates in discipline and workgroup meetings Participates in Quality Assurance as it relates to patient care Articulates and integrates safety policies and procedures into daily practice REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized school of physical therapy, or completion of a Physical Therapy program OR equivalent education/experience Current Physical Therapist license with the WA State Department of Health ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine.
It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.
It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center.
UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.
Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $49.97 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $71.50 hourly Other Compensation: - Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit washington.edu Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular?
This is a temporary position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 0.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable About the UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world.
In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
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Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist provides skilled, timely, and effective patient care by planning treatment programs and documenting interventions in organizational systems. They also collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and facilitate functional outcomes for patients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized school of physical therapy or equivalent education. A current Physical Therapist license with the Washington State Department of Health is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 48 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 48% 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)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
University of Washington holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 104 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist 2 - Acute Care at University of Washington a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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