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Physical Therapist 2 - Per Diem / Days

Physical TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50.97-$72.93/hr

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Job Description

Harborview - Rehab Therapies has an outstanding opportunity for a Physical Therapist 2.

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!

Position Highlights

This individual will assess, plan, administer, evaluate and provide safe physical therapy for a patient caseload ranging from routine to patient problems and situations.

Provide skilled, timely and effective patient care.

This individual will also be responsible for progression of treatment goals and patient and family education and collaboration with other disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission to discharge.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Demonstrate 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.

Plan treatment programs with the patient and treatment team.

Document intervention and strategies for treatment in required organizational systems. Documentation is to include assessment, measurable criteria, goals method of treatment, home programs and adapting plan according to patient’s response to intervention.

Participate 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.

Provide recommendations and justification for equipment needs of patients.

Work effectively with PTA. Assigns appropriate patients, supervises treatment plan, provides PTA with necessary information.

Provide education training to other physical therapy staff and health care professionals in areas of expertise within the physical therapy field.

Required Qualifications

Current Washington State license to practice as a Physical Therapist.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

OR Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Requirements/minimum Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized school of physical therapy, or completion of a Physical Therapy program.
  • OR
  • Equivalent education/experience.

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.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum

$50.97 hourly

Pay Range Maximum

$72.93 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)

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

Not Applicable

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, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will assess, plan, and administer safe physical therapy for a diverse patient caseload while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. They are responsible for documenting interventions, progressing treatment goals, and providing education to patients and their support systems.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Washington State license to practice as a Physical Therapist. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized school of physical therapy or equivalent education and experience is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationClinical collaborationEquipment recommendationSupervision of PTA

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$129k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 38% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,695 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$106k–$152kPhysical Therapy median $100k (middle half $90k–$117k)920 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$120k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Washington493 active21,495 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 38% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington Physical Therapist listings: 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 23% offer loan repayment512 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,740 in the last 30 days4,063 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
University of Washingtonsilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index95 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,695 Physical Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$129k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs
3
<$115k
5
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k
10
$145k-160k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
27%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist-NEW GRADS WELCOMEPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist

Elite Care Management · Merrillville, Indiana

$75-$80/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Essex County)

$70-$75/hr
+ 36 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 21,695 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$869k
Typical market rent
$2,227/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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