Physical Therapist (Sports Rehabilitation Specialist) - Snoqualmie
Listed compensation
$87K–$93K
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Job Description
IRG Physical & Hand Therapy is the premier provider of outpatient Physical & Hand Therapy in the Northwest. Deeply embedded in our communities, we strive to make a positive impact where we live, work, play—and compete. As a company, IRG provides a fun, dynamic, and supportive environment for both patients and employees, with a strong culture rooted in teamwork, growth, and excellence.
The Position
We’re seeking a Physical Therapist with strong interest or experience in sports medicine, orthopedic rehab, or athlete performance.
Our Snoqualmie location is uniquely positioned directly above one of the region’s largest hockey complexes, creating an exciting opportunity to work hands-on with youth, adult, and competitive hockey athletes, along with a highly active community.
You’ll treat a mix of general outpatient orthopedics and sports-driven cases, including acute injuries, overuse conditions, return-to-play programming, and performance optimization.
This setting is ideal for therapists who want to advance their sports skillset, collaborate with community athletic programs, and work in a highly active, sports-centric environment.
We offer enhanced compensation, AI documentation assistance, a patient-centered care model, flexible scheduling, and extensive mentorship with clear growth pathways—including sports specialization.
If you’re looking for a workplace where you can work with athletes, expand your sports clinical skills, and grow professionally, IRG is the place.
Summary of Duties
- Conduct comprehensive orthopedic and sports-focused evaluations, including movement screens and return-to-sport readiness assessments.
- Develop individualized treatment plans addressing injury rehab, performance goals, and sport-specific demands.
- Administer manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular training, and sport-specific conditioning.
- Implement hockey-relevant interventions (skating mechanics training, lower-extremity power development, shoulder stability, etc.) as appropriate to your skill set.
- Document and monitor patient progress with timely adjustments to treatment plans.
- Collaborate with physicians, orthopedic specialists, athletic trainers, and coaching staff as needed.
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and injury-prevention strategies.
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold all clinical and regulatory standards.
- Support a team-oriented clinic culture and assist colleagues as needed.
- Uphold patient confidentiality at all times.
Qualifications / Requirements
- Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
- Current and valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
- CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Preferred
- 1–2 years of experience in outpatient, orthopedic, or sports rehabilitation settings.
- Experience working with athletes, especially hockey, skating, or field/court sports.
- Strong interest in sports medicine, rehab progression, and return-to-play.
Physical Demands / Working Conditions
- Ability to lift, bend, squat, reach, and perform physical demonstrations with patients, including athletes.
- Comfort working at a computer station for documentation needs.
- Ability to provide your own transportation to and from the IRG clinic.
Pay & Benefits
- Base Compensation: $86,500–$93,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications.
- Enhanced Compensation Program: Earn up to an additional 20% of base salary based on client care.
Additional Benefits (Based on Eligibility)
- Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Sick, Personal)
- Continuing Education Allocation
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- 401(k) with employer match
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- HSA & FSA options
- Long-Term Disability
- Life and AD&D Insurance
Join Our Team
Join a community of clinicians who are passionate about sports, movement, recovery, and helping patients get back to doing what they love. At IRG, you’ll find a supportive team, dynamic work culture, and abundant opportunities to grow your clinical expertise—especially in sports physical therapy.
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IRG is an equal opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive orthopedic and sports-focused evaluations to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for injury rehabilitation and performance optimization. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, athletic trainers, and coaches to monitor patient progress and provide sport-specific conditioning.
Requirements
Requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, current state licensure, and CPR/BLS certification. Preferred candidates have 1–2 years of experience in outpatient, orthopedic, or sports rehabilitation settings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
In Washington, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (577 salary observations; 1,182 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 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 ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Sports Rehabilitation Specialist) - Snoqualmie at IRG Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,085 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$90k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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