Physical Therapist - Orthopedic Outpatient - Hood River, OR
Listed compensation
$91k-$157k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Full-time | Permanent / Direct Hire | $91,000 – $157,000 per year
Practice outpatient orthopedic therapy in one of the Pacific Northwest's most stunning river-and-mountain towns. A Hood River rehab clinic is hiring a full-time, day-schedule Physical Therapist (PT / DPT) to evaluate and treat a wide range of orthopedic diagnoses. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible new hires, and relocation assistance may be available for the ideal candidate.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and treat patients with a wide variety of orthopedic and related diagnoses
- Build individualized plans that restore function, strength and independence
- Consult with physicians and the rehab team on progress and next steps
- Educate patients and families so gains carry over after discharge
What You Bring
- BS, MPT or DPT from an accredited physical therapy program
- Oregon PT license and AHA BLS at hire
- New graduates and experienced therapists are welcome; outpatient orthopedic experience is a plus
Why You'll Love It Here
- Sign-on bonus available for eligible new hires
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off, holidays, and life and disability insurance
- Tuition and professional-development support
- A supportive, patient-first culture where your voice is heard
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat patients with various orthopedic diagnoses to restore function and independence. They will also collaborate with the rehab team and educate patients to ensure continued progress after discharge.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a BS, MPT, or DPT from an accredited physical therapy program. An Oregon PT license and AHA BLS certification are required at the time of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $91k–$157k | Orthopedic Surgery median $99k (middle half $88k–$118k)433 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$120k in purchasing power | Oregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in Oregon | 9 active | 405 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Oregon physical therapist listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 22% offer loan repayment319 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 346 in the last 30 days | 200 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery pay trend | −1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Hood River
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $705k≈ 7.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,607/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- State income tax
- Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.