Physical Therapist - Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists
Listed compensation
$80K - $95K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Upstream Rehab is an industry leading therapy management company that partners with physician practices across the nation. In partnering with Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists we have become a preferred outpatient orthopedic therapy service provider to the Spokane, WA community.
To further support the needs of this community we are looking to add a Physical Therapist to our team that is committed to providing a remarkable patient experience through advancing our vision of coordinating patient-centered care with an emphasis on comprehensive evidence-based treatment.
This is enhanced through building integral relationships with our physician partners. Together, we strive to provide exceptional patient outcomes and a positive atmosphere for patient healing while promoting a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Company Benefits
- Sign on Bonus Incentives
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- 40 min appointment model
- 12 Month New Grad Mentorship program
- Annual continuing education benefit $1500, free MedBridge subscription, and flexible work schedules
- A comprehensive benefits package with PTO, holiday pay, health/pharmacy/dental/vision, 401k match
- Opportunities for physician interaction including clinic shadowing and surgery observation
- Therapy license renewal reimbursement
- Orthopedic and Sports Residencies available in-house
- Leadership development coursework and mentorship
- Life Insurance: will cover 1 x your base salary
- Voluntary Short –Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Employee Assistance Program that provides support, resources, and information for personal and work-life issues
Requirements
- Current or pending PT license
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
CPR Certified
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This annual salary ranges within the specified amounts depending on experience, credentials, certifications, and other qualifications. Full-time positions may also have the opportunity to participate in bonus programs or other incentive plans.
- Washington pay range
- $80,000—$95,000 USD
Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive evidence-based orthopedic therapy to patients in the Spokane community. Coordinate patient-centered care while building strong professional relationships with physician partners to ensure exceptional outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 58% have no call, 64% 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)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Upstream Rehabilitation ranks #4 of 10 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists at Upstream Rehabilitation 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 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$88k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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