Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$85k-$95k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: West End DC - Washington, DC 20036Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: Health CareJoin a Team Dedicated to Patient Recovery and Growth Phoenix Physical Therapy operates 160+ clinics across 11 states with over 1,100 team members.
We are a fast-growing outpatient physical therapy provider seeking skilled, motivated professionals committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Our community-focused clinics offer a supportive, collaborative environment that values work-life balance, continuing education, and career advancement.
Why Join Us
Benefits
That Work for You We believe in taking care of the people who make our success possible. That’s why we offer a benefits package that supports every stage of your life—on and off the job.
What You Can Expect: Time to Recharge: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays so you can rest, travel, or spend time with family and friends. Health & Wellness: A range of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to fit your needs—with flexible options for individuals and families.
Smart Retirement Planning: A 401(k) plan with employer matching to help you invest in your future. Tax-Advantaged Savings: Access to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care expenses.
Protection You Can Count On: Employer-paid long-term disability insurance and company-paid basic life insurance, with extra options if you want more coverage. Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based bonuses and programs that recognize your contributions.
Mentorship That Matters: For new grads, we offer a structured mentorship program to help you build confidence and thrive in your new role. POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist develops and implements physical therapy programs meant to restore function and improve physical movement.
Coordinate’s care across an interdisciplinary team of care providers, and oversees the work of physical therapy assistants, rehab aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Meets with patients to collect medical history, evaluate current physical ability, and develop rehabilitative treatment programs with the goal of maximizing function or reducing pain. Uses therapeutic procedures, exercise, or equipment to restore movement, strength, or flexibility.
Coordinate’s care across an interdisciplinary team of care providers, and oversees the work of physical therapy assistants, rehab aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals. Periodically re-evaluates patient status and modifies care plan in response.
Educates patients and families about expectations throughout the recovery process. Maintain patient confidentiality. Always maintain patient safety. Maintain compliance with Medicare and other quality initiatives.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education / Training: Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy. Physical Therapy license. Current CPR certification. Competency in PT evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment. Specialized Knowledge/Skills: Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work as part of a team.
Oral and written communication skills. Problem/situational analysis. Ability to identify and seek needed information. Detail-oriented. Customer/client orientation. Physical Requirements: Varied activities including sitting, walking, squatting, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching.
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to lift 100 pounds.
Must be able to use a variety of equipment including telephone, writing instruments, PC, fax and physical therapy equipment. ***Phoenix Physical Therapy is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist develops and implements rehabilitative treatment programs to restore patient function and reduce pain. They coordinate care across an interdisciplinary team and oversee the work of physical therapy assistants and other allied health professionals.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an approved school of Physical Therapy and hold a current Physical Therapy license. A current CPR certification and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 100 pounds are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 44 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 77% require no weekends.
In Washington, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$103k (263 salary observations; 639 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (7,156 salary observations; 29,836 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 ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k 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 PHOENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,135 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$90k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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