Physical Therapist
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
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.
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