Physical Therapist - Full-time/Part-time
Listed compensation
$53-$58/hr
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Job Description
Physical Therapist (PT)
Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia | Bellingham, WA Part-Time / Full-Time | Pay: $53.00–$58.00/hour, DOE
Make a Real Difference — Every Day
Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia is looking for a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. In this role, you'll help residents restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and regain independence — making a meaningful impact in the lives of the people we serve.
Whether you're looking for a full-time role or a part-time schedule that fits your life, we'd love to talk with you about joining a collaborative, resident-focused clinical team in the Bellingham community.
What You'll Do
Establish and administer treatment plans with specific therapy goals based on each patient's capacity and tolerance, under physician direction
- Assess patient needs; plan, evaluate, and modify care to meet physical therapy goals
- Collaborate with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient
- Set realistic, achievable goals for patients/residents
- Document and record patient/resident condition and progress per state and federal regulations
- Educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods
- Oversee screening of all residents to optimize functionality and skills
- Communicate patient status and needs to the patient, family, and care team
- Maintain punctual, regular attendance for assigned shifts
- Other Responsibilities
- Adhere to Minimum Data Set (MDS) procedures and effective care planning
- Provide consultation and clinical supervision to PTAs working in the facility
- Other duties as assigned
What You Bring
Education
Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
Licensure/Certification
- Current Physical Therapist license in the state of employment
- Current CPR certification
Experience
Six months of long-term care experience preferred
Knowledge/Skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Working knowledge of HIPAA
General Understanding of Managed Care
- Familiarity with state and federal rules governing therapy delivery and documentation in skilled nursing facilities
- Why Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia?
We're proud to offer a workplace where clinical staff are respected, supported, and given the resources to do their best work for the residents we serve in the Bellingham community.
Ready to bring your skills to a team that values you? Apply today to join Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia as our next Physical Therapist.
Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate Degree from a college or university with an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Licenses/Certification
- Current Physical Therapist license in the state employed.
- Current CPR certification.
Experience
Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will establish and administer treatment plans to help residents restore function, improve mobility, and regain independence. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress, collaborating with the care team, and providing clinical supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$108k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Washington | 493 active | 21,515 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington Physical Therapist listings: 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 21% offer loan repayment513 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,820 in the last 30 days | 4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$115k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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