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Vancouver, Washington

Physical Therapist - Avamere Cascade Park

Physical TherapistIncludes callContract

Listed compensation

$47- $55/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT)

Status: Full Time Temp position (3 months)

Wage: $47- $55/hr DOE

Location: Avamere Rehab of Cascade Park - 801 SE Park Crest Ave, Vancouver, WA 98683

Apply at Teamavamere.com

We are seeking a temporary Physical Therapist to join our team in Vancouver, WA at Cascade Park. The building features 49 beds of which 22 are skilled. The team upholds a strong commitment to quality care, evidence-based practice, and outstanding outcomes.

As a Physical Therapist with Avamere, you will join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. Avamere provides in-house therapy in our facilities throughout Oregon and Washington. Avamere began in 1995 and has grown to become the industry leader in the Pacific Northwest for Skilled Nursing and Post-Acute Care.

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive

benefits package that includes:

  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
  • 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
  • EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
  • Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
  • Generous employee referral bonus program.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
  • Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

The purpose of this position is to provide and direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organization's guidelines, professional standards, and community needs.

Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers. Actively participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides physical therapy to patients according to licensure.
  • Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides and students as applicable with State and Federal Guidelines
  • Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safety.
  • Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
  • Supports and participates in department operations and development.
  • Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy
  • Able to practice unencumbered
  • In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
  • Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
  • Full knowledge of resident’s rights
  • Exudes professionalism in presentation
  • Ability to multitask
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
  • CPR certification

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationStaff SupervisionMedicare KnowledgeMultitasking

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In Washington, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (394 salary observations; 1,188 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 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 ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$106k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution34 jobs · 24 employers

12
<$105k
13
$105k-120k
1
$120k
5
$135k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
61%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

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

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$85k-$142k
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.5
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,389 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Vancouver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$476k
Typical market rent
$1,828/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
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 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Avamere

Hospitals and Health Care
Wilsonville, Oregon
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Plan
Paid Time Off
Continuing Education Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Flexible Spending Accounts