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Pennant Group
Lewiston, Idaho

Physical Therapist | Full Time | Elite Home Health & Hospice (LCV)

Physical TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$105k-$135k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Position Overview

Home Health Physical Therapist Elite Home Health & Hospice is seeking a full‑time Physical Therapist to join our high‑performing home‑health and hospice team in Lewiston, Idaho. This is a relocation‑friendly opportunity for PTs who want meaningful patient relationships, clinical autonomy, and the chance to work with one of the most respected home‑health organizations in the region.

Elite is widely recognized as the employer of choice in the Lewis‑Clark Valley — known for its supportive leadership, exceptional interdisciplinary teamwork, and a culture where clinicians feel valued, trusted, and empowered.

Why Elite Home Health & Hospice

  • Elite Culture Elite’s team is one of the strongest in the Pennant family. Clinicians consistently describe:
  • A deeply supportive environment where leadership listens and invests in your success
  • High‑trust autonomy balanced with strong interdisciplinary collaboration
  • A culture that celebrates wins, encourages growth, and treats every team member with respect
  • A team that genuinely loves one another, lives CAPLICO, and shows up for each other every day
  • If you’re looking for a place where you can do your best work — and feel appreciated for it — Elite stands out.
  • CAPLICO Culture
  • CAPLICO Values Elite proudly operates under CAPLICO, the cultural foundation of The Pennant Group:
  • Customer Second — We support clinicians first so they can deliver exceptional care.
  • Accountability — We own our actions and outcomes.
  • Passion for Learning — We embrace curiosity and growth.
  • Love One Another — We treat each other with compassion and respect.
  • Intelligent Risk‑Taking — We innovate thoughtfully.
  • Celebration — We recognize achievements and find joy in our work.
  • Ownership — We empower every team member to lead from their role.
  • This culture is a major reason clinicians relocate to Elite — and stay.
  • Why Relocate to Lewiston, Idaho (Northern ID / Eastern WA)
  • Lewiston & Eastern WA Lifestyle Lewiston offers a lifestyle that’s hard to match — especially for clinicians coming from high‑cost or high‑stress metro areas.
  • Nestled at the confluence of the Clearwater and Snake Rivers
  • Surrounded by rolling hills, river canyons, and panoramic mountain views
  • World‑class outdoor recreation: fishing, boating, hiking, hunting, mountain biking
  • Mild four‑season climate without harsh winters
  • A warm, welcoming community with a relaxed pace of life
  • Easy access to Clarkston, Moscow, Pullman, and WSU
  • Significantly lower cost of living than Portland, Seattle, or California
  • A place where clinicians can build a meaningful career and enjoy an exceptional quality of life

For PTs seeking affordability, outdoor adventure, and a supportive community, Lewiston is a standout relocation destination.

Key Responsibilities

PT Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations in patient homes.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans focused on functional mobility, safety, and independence.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions including gait training, strengthening, balance work, and home‑exercise program development.
  • Conduct home‑safety assessments and recommend appropriate DME or environmental modifications.
  • Manage a field‑based caseload with strong organizational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, patient‑centered care.
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Support safe transitions from hospitals, SNFs, and outpatient settings.

Schedule: Full‑Time Schedule

  • Monday–Friday
  • Daytime schedule
  • Balanced caseload with strong team support

Qualifications

PT Requirements

  • Current Idaho Physical Therapist license (or ability to obtain).
  • One year of PT experience preferred; home‑health experience a plus.
  • Strong communication, assessment, and clinical reasoning skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a field‑based environment.
  • Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation Details
  • Competitive salary: $105,000–$135,000
  • $10,000 sign‑on bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Continuing education support
  • Opportunities for professional growth within Elite and The Pennant Group

Service Area

Lewiston Service Area This position serves patients throughout Lewiston, Clarkston, and the surrounding Lewis‑Clark Valley — offering clinicians a manageable travel radius and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community‑based care model.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.

Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at pennantgroup.com.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningBalance trainingHome safety assessmentClinical documentationHome health careHospice careCase management

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist | Full Time | Elite Home Health & Hospice (LCV) at Pennant Group a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 15 employers

9
<$105k
13
$105k-120k
1
$130k
2
$140k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
68% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Lewiston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$389k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,671/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.2
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lewiston, ID-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 Pennant Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eagle, Idaho
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus: $10,000
Comprehensive benefits package
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Continuing education support
Opportunities for professional growth