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Issaquah, Washington

Physical Therapist - Avamere Rehab of Issaquah

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55 - $60/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about weekend coverage and nights and shift pattern.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist PT

Status: PRN with Flexible Schedules/Shifts Available

Location: Avamere Rehab of Issaquah - 805 Front St S, Issaquah, WA 98027

Wage: $55 - $60 DOE

Apply online at TeamAvamere.com

As a Physical Therapist PT with Avamere, you will join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. Avamere provides in-house therapy in our facilities throughout Oregon and Washington.

Avamere began in 1995 and has grown to become the industry leader in the Pacific Northwest for Skilled Nursing and Post-Acute Care. At Avamere our rehab professionals build lasting relationships with patients & residents, their families, and fellow team members.

If you are a Physical Therapist interested in Full-time, Part-time or PRN opportunities, please contact us or apply for this position.

Reasons to Join Avamere

  • In-House Therapy
  • Collaborative Team Approach with All Departments
  • Therapist-Run
  • Compliance & Regulatory Management and Education
  • Manageable Productivity Expectations
  • Flexible Schedule/Shift Options
  • Two Full-time Status Options (30 or 40-hour workweek)
  • Career Advancement & Development
  • New Hire & New to Setting Mentorship & Training

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive

benefits package that includes:

  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
  • 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
  • EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
  • Generous employee referral bonus program.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
  • Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

The purpose of this position is to provide and direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organization's guidelines, professional standards, and community needs.

Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers. Actively participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides physical therapy to patients according to licensure
  • Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides and students as applicable with State and Federal Guidelines
  • Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safety
  • Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education
  • Supports and participates in department operations and development
  • Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy
  • Able to practice unencumbered in the state of Washington
  • In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
  • Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
  • Full knowledge of resident’s rights
  • Exudes professionalism in presentation
  • Ability to multitask
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
  • CPR/BLS certification

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AdvocacySupervisionCommunicationMultitasking

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 48 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

In Washington, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (568 salary observations; 1,166 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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)). 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 - Avamere Rehab of Issaquah at Avamere a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs

9
<$125k
4
$125k-140k
8
$140k-155k
5
$155k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
72% this job
CME allowance
44% this job
Sign-on bonus
28%
Relocation assistance
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$80-$110/hr
#2

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$70-$100/hr
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • Includes call
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About Avamere

Hospitals and Health Care
Wilsonville, Oregon
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with Matching Program
Paid Time Off (up to 4 weeks)
6 Holidays
Sick Leave
EAP with Unlimited Telehealth
Employee Referral Bonus
Flexible Spending Accounts