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Franciscan Medical Group
Seattle, Washington

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$47.41-$70.52/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891.

Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education.

Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence.

When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients suffering from injury or disease restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities so they can regain their independence and quality of life.

Every day you will conduct comprehensive physical therapy activities including patient assessments, the development of individualized treatment plans, and the implementation of therapeutic programs such as mobility training and strengthening. You will be expected to perform accurate and timely clinical documentation, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, provide education to patients and their families, and respond effectively to safety and emergency situations in a fast-paced, clinical environment.

To be successful in this role, you must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with an active Washington State (WA) Physical Therapist license and current Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) certification.

  • Job Requirements
  • Required
  • Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program and completion of Clinical Fieldwork
  • State of Washington Physical Therapist License
  • BLS

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will conduct patient assessments and implement individualized treatment plans to restore function and improve mobility. They will also coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team and provide essential education to patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold an active Washington State Physical Therapist license. Current Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) certification is also required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationInjury rehabilitation

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 ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k 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 at Franciscan Medical Group a 6.0 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 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 ~$123k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 24 employers

15
<$110k
8
$110k-130k
2
$130k-150k
3
$150k-170k
1
$177k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
72%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Amedisys · Bellevue, Washington

pay $145,600 to $176,800
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$112k-$154k
#4

Physical Therapist 2

$103k-$151k
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

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

  • No weekends

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
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 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Franciscan Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Tacoma, Washington
5,001-10,000 employees