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IRG Physical Therapy
Olympia, Washington

Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics - West Olympia

Physical TherapistNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$87k-$93k

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Job Description

West Olympia, WA | Outpatient Orthopedics | Full-Time | $86,500–$93,000 Base Salary | No Weekends | Enhanced Compensation for 1:1 Patient Care | Sign-On Bonus up to $2,500 | Student Loan Repayment

Build the Career You Want—not the One You're Assigned.

IRG Physical & Hand Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our West Olympia clinic where you can develop your orthopedic expertise, treat active and performance-focused patients, and build a career around your clinical interests.

New graduates eager to learn are encouraged to apply: Mentorship is a strong part of this clinic’s culture. This is an opportunity to work alongside a residency-trained, board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and Clinic Director with extensive experience in manual therapy, spine rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, and upper-extremity conditions.

Why This Role?

  • Competitive Compensation: Earn a base salary of $86,500–$93,000, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional 20% of your base salary through IRG's professional revenue share model while maintaining 1:1 patient care.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a full-time schedule with no weekend shifts. Our West Olympia clinic is closed on weekends, giving you more time for family, personal interests, and life outside the clinic.
  • Structured Clinical Mentorship: Join a team that actively supports new graduates and ongoing clinical learning, with opportunities to discuss cases, strengthen clinical reasoning, and build confidence. You will receive weekly one-on-one mentorship, case reviews, clinical reasoning discussions, and hands-on manual therapy instruction.
  • Sports and Performance Rehabilitation: Work with active adults, weekend warriors, and performance-minded patients using a squat rack, Rogue sled, Smart Cuffs blood flow restriction equipment, and progressive loading tools.
  • Build Your Clinical Niche: Develop your areas of interest with support, autonomy, established local provider relationships, and resources to grow your preferred patient population.
  • Professional Development: Access clinical education, residency support, and opportunities to pursue Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification.

What You'll Do

  • Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions using evidence-based physical therapy interventions.
  • Develop individualized plans of care based on each patient's functional goals, clinical presentation, and rehabilitation needs.
  • Provide treatment for orthopedic, spine, vestibular, and upper extremity conditions while developing your clinical interests and expertise.
  • Use manual therapy, progressive loading, and appropriate rehabilitation equipment to support patient recovery and functional performance.
  • Collaborate with your Clinic Director and clinical mentor to review cases, strengthen clinical reasoning, and refine treatment approaches.
  • Build relationships with local healthcare providers and referral partners to support patient access and develop your clinical niche.

Required Qualifications

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
  • Current Washington State Physical Therapist license or the ability to obtain licensure. New graduates awaiting licensure are encouraged to apply.
  • Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain as required.
  • Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA laws and applicable compliance regulations.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize, and coordinate clinical responsibilities while maintaining focus in a demanding healthcare environment.
  • Commitment to patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and continued professional development.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $86,500–$93,000, plus enhanced earning potential.

IRG's professional revenue share model creates a direct connection between your clinical work and your earning potential. Eligible clinicians can earn up to an additional 20% of their base salary through this model while maintaining 1:1 patient care.

Additional Incentives

  • Sign-on bonus: up to $2,500
  • Student loan repayment: $3,300 over two years

Benefits Include

  • Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick time, and personal time
  • Continuing education allocation
  • Clinical mentorship program
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Clinical Growth & Mentorship

Build your clinical confidence through a structured, one-year mentorship program designed to help you become the orthopedic clinician you aspire to be.

You'll Receive

  • OCS Certification Support: Support for pursuing Orthopedic Clinical Specialist certification and advancing your orthopedic expertise.
  • Weekly one-on-one mentorship with an experienced, board-certified OCS mentor.
  • Clinical case reviews and discussions focused on clinical reasoning and treatment decisions.
  • Hands-on manual therapy instruction to strengthen your practical skills.
  • Progressive skill development to expand your clinical capabilities and confidence.
  • Professional growth coaching to help you identify and pursue your long-term goals.
  • Clinical Excellence Academy: Access to IRG's Clinical Excellence Academy for continued clinical development.
  • Residency Support: Opportunities for residency education and advanced clinical training.

At West Olympia, you'll have the mentorship, resources, and autonomy to explore sports and performance rehabilitation, develop your clinical strengths, and build a career aligned with your interests.

About IRG Physical & Hand Therapy

Since 1996, IRG Physical & Hand Therapy has provided outpatient physical and hand therapy throughout the Pacific Northwest. Locally owned and operated by clinicians, IRG has grown to more than 40 clinic locations and over 320 employees, with a focus on clinical excellence, professional autonomy, and community-based care.

IRG's professional revenue share model emphasizes the value clinicians create through patient care rather than simply the hours they work. Our approach supports professional growth, clinical independence, and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career.

Ready to Build Your Career at West Olympia?

Join IRG Physical & Hand Therapy and develop your orthopedic expertise, grow your clinical interests, and make a meaningful impact on your patients and community—all while enjoying a full-time schedule with work-life balance.

Apply today: irgpt.com

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions using evidence-based interventions. Collaborate with the clinic director and mentors to refine treatment plans and build relationships with local healthcare providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and possess or be eligible for a Washington State physical therapy license. Current CPR and BLS certification are required, along with a commitment to clinical excellence and professional development.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Upper-extremity rehabilitationPatient evaluationEvidence-based practiceMusculoskeletal assessmentHIPAA complianceClinical documentationSports rehabilitation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics - West Olympia 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 25% in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 426 active Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 58% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

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).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in orthopedic surgery (physical therapy)ranked against 426 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$87k–$93kOrthopedic Surgery median $100k (middle half $90k–$117k)952 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$84k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Washington6 active433 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 58% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$3k sign-on · $3k loan repaymentWashington physical therapist listings (all specialties): 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 25% offer loan repayment521 active listings, Nov 2026
New Orthopedic Surgery listings334 in the last 30 days223 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (426 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings), 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 ~$90k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 90% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 426 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About IRG Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Mill Creek, WA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500
Student loan repayment $3,300 over two years
Paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick, personal)
Continuing education allocation
Clinical mentorship program
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA and FSAs

Living in Olympia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$520k≈ 6.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,969/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.7
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 · Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.