Physical Therapist Acute - per diem
Job Description
About the Role
Join MultiCare Health System as a Physical Therapist – Per Diem, $102,669-162,760 in United States. You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees.
Key Responsibilities
- will perform well in stress and emergency situations You will perform patient evaluations/re-evaluations, establish a treatment plan, and modify the treatment plan according to the needs of the patient and response to treatment You will perform treatment interventions for outpatient and/or inpatient population as directed You will perform documentation in the medical record that is timely and accurate You will communicate well with patients, peers, other health professionals in the coordination of care for the patients Requirements Successful completion of state board examination Currently licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of Washington Experience in orthopedic, neurologic, cardiac patient management desirable About Allenmore Hospital MultiCare Allenmore Hospital has served Tacoma since 1929, offering convenient access to primary and specialty care services.
- provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benef.
- coordinate the appropriate process.
Requirements
- bed hospital provides advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies and a 24
- hour Emergency Department, all located on a patient
- friendly, easily accessible campus. About the Tacoma Community Tacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big
- winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future Well
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $102,669 - $162,760
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join MultiCare Health System as a Physical Therapist – Per Diem, $102,669-162,760.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Acute - per diem at MultiCare Health System a 3.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at MultiCare Health System is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
MultiCare Health System lists compensation for this psychologist position at $49k to $78k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Tacoma, Washington.
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($49k–$78k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Treatment Implementation, Pain Relief, Disability Prevention, Independent Operation, Discretion, Judgment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements medically prescribed treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following injury or disease. This role requires independent operation, applying discretion and good judgment to ensure high-quality t...
Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package, Competitive salary, Medical, dental and retirement benefits, Paid time off, Competitive tuition assistance, Award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development, Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Physical Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
13d ago
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