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IRG Physical Therapy
Olympia, Washington

Physical Therapist (Orthopedic Specialist) - Olympia

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$87k-$93k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

$86.5k-93k & Enhanced Compensation for 1:1 Patient Care! | Clinical Autonomy | Sign-On Bonus & Student Loan Repayment | AI Clinical Documentation

Build the career you want, not the one you're assigned.

At West Olympia, we're looking for a Physical Therapist who wants more than simply treating patients. We're looking for someone who is passionate about becoming an exceptional orthopedic clinician while building a career around their interests.

This is an opportunity to work alongside a residency-trained, board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and Clinic Director who has extensive experience in manual therapy, spine, vestibular rehabilitation, and upper extremity conditions.

If you're a clinician who specializes in working with sports and performance-focused patients or would love to add that to your expertise, our clinic is equipped with a squat rack, a Rogue sled, Smart Cuffs blood flow restriction equipment, and progressive loading tools. These resources allow therapists to treat active adults, weekend warriors, and performance-minded individuals practicing modern, evidence-based rehabilitation.

Bring your expertise and continue to grow in a collaborative, learning-focused environment. You'll have the opportunity to:

  • Develop your own clinical niche
  • Build relationships with local referral providers
  • Grow specialty programs
  • Continue refining evidence-based practice in a learning-focused environment

Here at South Sound, you will have the support, autonomy, established local provider relationships, and other resources to market your ideal niche and advance your practice!

Enhanced Compensation

IRG offers a professional revenue share model that gives you direct, transparent connection between your clinical work and your income. Earning potential on this program allows our therapists to earn up to an additional 20% of their base salary while maintaining 1:1 patient care!

The Professional Model: Core Pillars

  • Revenue share aligns clinicians with other professionals like physicians.
  • Autonomy allows control over schedule, income, and career path.
  • Clinical growth is supported through development resources and education.
  • The model emphasizes impact on patients’ lives, fulfilling professional purpose.
  • It rewards value creation, not just hours worked, reducing burnout.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Sick, Personal)
  • Continuing Education Allocation
  • Clinical Mentorship Program
  • 401K plan with employer match
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Licensed Physical Therapist (or ability to obtain licensure in the state of practice).
  • CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Preferred: 1-2 years of clinical experience. - Experience in outpatient, orthopedic, or sports rehabilitation settings.
  • Knowledge and adherence to HIPAA laws and compliance regulations.
  • Demonstrated excellence in clinical processes and responsibilities.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize, coordinate, and perform a broad variety of tasks and stay focused on the objective in a high-stress environment.

Who We Are: A Legacy of Excellence

Since 1996, IRG Physical & Hand Therapy has been recognized as the premier provider of outpatient Physical & Hand Therapy in the Northwest. Locally owned & operated by clinicians, IRG is built on a foundation of clinical excellence, innovation, and compassion, to continue to advance the profession while helping patients achieve their health and wellness goals.

Why Clinicians Choose IRG

IRG is a PT-owned, independently operated group with over 40 clinics across the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing professional value over hourly pay.

  • Over 30 years of community-rooted care and clinical excellence.
  • 40+ clinic locations and 320+ employees.
  • Compensation is based on a revenue share model like physicians and attorneys.
  • Clinicians are treated as professionals, not hourly workers.
  • IRG promotes growth, positivity, and innovation culture.

Come join IRG Physical & Hand Therapy and be part of a team where clinical excellence, professional growth, leadership development, and community impact come together to create rewarding careers and exceptional patient experiences!

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Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality 1:1 orthopedic physical therapy care while developing a clinical niche and building relationships with local referral providers. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Physical Therapist with CPR and BLS certification. Preferred candidates have 1-2 years of experience in outpatient, orthopedic, or sports rehabilitation settings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Orthopedic RehabilitationHIPAA CompliancePerformance-focused Therapy

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

IRG Physical Therapy ranks #9 of 14 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 47 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 51% have no call, 77% 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).

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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 31 employers

17
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k
4
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
78% this job
Sign-on bonus
70% this job
Loan repayment
38% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 431 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Olympia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k≈ 6.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,005/mo≈ 28% 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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About IRG Physical Therapy

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Student Loan Repayment
Clinical Autonomy
AI Clinical Documentation
401K with employer match
Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)