Pays $51-$77.3/hr — Physical Therapist market median is ~$95k (20 jobs)
Physical Therapist - Ellensburg - Per Diem
About the Role
Per diem inpatient physical therapy, primarily weekend coverage. No benefits. Ellensburg, WA.
Join Kittitas Valley Healthcare as a Physical Therapist – Per Diem, Weekend Inpatient in Ellensburg, Washington, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $51 - $77.30/hr.
- Pension plan offered.
- Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust employee wellness program
- Continuing education programs
- 15% premium in lieu of benefits
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Kittitas Valley Healthcare as a Physical Therapist – Per Diem, Weekend Inpatient.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist is responsible for developing and implementing physical plans of care based on patient assessments and physician direction. The role focuses on restoring patients to optimal functioning across the lifespan, primarily through weekend inpatient coverage.
Requirements
Candidates must have graduated from a certified Physical Therapy program and hold a current license in the State of Washington. A current CPR card is also required for the position.
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Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 32% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$133k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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