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Upstream Rehabilitation
Port Orchard, Washington

Physical Therapist - Clinical Director - $20k Sign-on Bonus - Potential Partnership

Physical TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$115k

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist - Clinical Director
  • Potential Partnership opportunity - Outpatient Ortho
  • Port Orchard, WA

At NW Sports Physical Therapy, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you can focus on patient care while advancing your career in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy.

We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and PRN Physical Therapists — including new grads — who want competitive pay, strong mentorship, and a clear path to professional growth that flexes with every stage of your career.

  • Why Clinicians Choose NW Sports
  • Competitive Physical Therapist Compensation: $100,000 - $115,000 per year
  • Achievable monthly clinical bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
  • Reasonable caseloads: 10-12 visits/day expectation
  • Student loan repayment assistance – non-taxed monthly payments, directly to the principle of your loan!
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Structured onboarding and ongoing 1:1 mentorship for new-grad PTs
  • In-house Residency & Fellowship programs (OCS, SCS, hand & manual therapy)
  • Robust CEU opportunities through IAMT + $1500 annual allowance for external courses!

Free Medbridge Account / Ongoing Access

  • Advanced clinical technology seamlessly integrated with EMR that streamlines documentation and maximizes time with patients
  • A supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist
  • Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for your patients
  • Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy
  • Collaborate with peers in a fun, values-driven team environment
  • Build lasting connections with patients and local providers
  • Continue learning and growing through Upstream’s education and development programs

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT, MPT, or equivalent)
  • Active / pending Washington State Physical Therapist license (or eligible)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PT Career

NW Sports Physical Therapy is proud to be part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of brands. When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic. Our central support teams handle the administrative work so you can focus on what matters most — yourself, your patients, and your team.

With more than 1,200 clinics across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in clinical outcomes. We leverage data, technology, and innovative tools to reduce administrative burden and support your success. You’ll join an incredible community of clinicians who shape our culture, support one another, and have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists grow at Upstream!

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Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic.

Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

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

Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based care plans for patients in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Key Skills

Evidence-based practiceHand therapyOutpatient therapyClinical leadershipPatient assessmentTreatment planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

In Washington, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (351 salary observations; 931 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,235 salary observations; 46,867 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 ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Clinical Director - $20k Sign-on Bonus - Potential Partnership at Upstream Rehabilitation a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,956 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$108k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 23 employers

12
<$105k
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$105k-120k
1
$130k
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$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
55% this job
Loan repayment
31% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,956 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Port Orchard

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$540k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,042/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.6
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 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, 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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Benefits & Perks

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Achievable monthly clinical bonus program
Student loan repayment assistance
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available)
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Structured onboarding and ongoing 1:1 mentorship for new-grad PTs
In-house Residency & Fellowship programs (OCS, SCS, hand & manual therapy)