Physical Therapist- Per Diem
Listed compensation
$46.96-$70.43/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
The Physical Therapist provides evidence-based therapy services to pediatric patients to support their development, recovery, and overall well-being. This role includes evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized treatment programs while collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams.
The therapist works with children facing a variety of challenges, including physical, cognitive, and developmental impairments. Required Education and Experience Bachelors Degree in physical therapy. Required Credentials Current Washington State license to practice as a physical therapist. BLS.
Preferred Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Experience in hospital based pediatric physical therapy.
Compensation Range $46.96 - $70.43 per hour Salary Information This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits Information Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website seattlechildrens.org.
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Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing evidence-based therapy services to pediatric patients to support their development, recovery, and overall well-being. This role involves evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized treatment programs while collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams.
Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in physical therapy is required, along with a current Washington State license to practice as a physical therapist and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy and experience in hospital-based pediatric physical therapy are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 40% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.
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