Physical Therapist (Home Health) Temp Position
Listed compensation
$85 an hour
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Careage Home Health is seeking Physical Therapists!!
This position is a temp position that will travel to multiple locations in Rural South King County (Kent, Auburn, Federal Way, Des Moines, Covington).
- Temporary position 13-16 week term
- $85.00 an hour
- Part Time 16-24 hours per week
- Kent, Auburn, Federal Way, Des Moines, Covington.
- Travel Time Current IRS Rate
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate for all patient visits, charting time & travel time.
- Flexible schedule – No on-call and No Weekends!
- Work/Life Balance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Manageable Caseload
- Licensure Renewal Reimbursement
- Comprehensive Training Period
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Appreciation Days
- Career Growth & Advancement Potential
- Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision for Full-Time Employees
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Continuing Education at No-Cost
Why Work with Us?
Our employees are more than just coworkers – they are family – just like our patients! Working at Careage Home Health, you will be provided ample opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
You will also be working alongside individuals who share the same passion and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, service, and life enrichment to our patients. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. Join us!
About Careage Home Health
Careage Home Health provides at home care for patients that reside within King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties in Washington State. Our team of caregivers, nurses and therapists work with the guidance and collaboration of the patient's medical team to provide the services needed for their recovery. For more information, visit Careagehealth.com.
About Careage
Careage is a leading provider of senior-focused construction, management, and health care services throughout the United States. They are committed to providing exceptional services to a wide variety of clients, including hospitals, medical clinics, skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facilities, Assisted Living communities, Memory Care centers, and retirement communities. For more Careage news, go to careage.com.
Summary of Responsibilities
Provide physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services.
- Work in conjunction with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
- Direct and supervise Physical Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide, as assigned.
- Take initial patient history and make initial evaluation.
- Consult with physicians regarding change in treatment.
- Instruct patients and family in home programs and activities of daily living.
- Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
- Complete and submit OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition.
- Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.
Requirements
- Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Currently licensed as a physical therapist in the state of Washington.
- Two (2) years' experience as a physical therapist, preferred.
- Home Health experience, preferred.
- Detail oriented, self motivated and capable of efficient time management.
- Critical thinker capable of working collaboratively with a team.
- Valid WA State driver's license.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will provide patient care, conduct initial evaluations, and develop treatment plans under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services. They are also responsible for supervising assistants and aides while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with quality standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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 ~$177k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $165k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 43% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.9 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,695 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$165k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Washington | 507 active | 21,732 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 43% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington Physical Therapist listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 23% offer loan repayment526 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,627 in the last 30 days | 4,304 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Home Health) Temp Position at Careage Home Health - King County a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,695 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$177k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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40 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
33 jobs · 25 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,695 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
- No weekends
About Careage Home Health - King County
Benefits & Perks
Living in Bellevue
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.23M
- Typical market rent
- $2,759/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 111.1
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.