Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$45 - $75/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Staff Physical Therapist (PT)
Pay: $45–$75/hour (based on experience)
We are seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, collaborate with the care team, and support patients in improving mobility and independence.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients within 24 hours of referral
- Develop and implement treatment plans with physician approval
- Provide therapy and monitor patient progress
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, and team members
- Supervise PTAs, aides, and students
- Participate in care planning, meetings, and discharge planning
- Educate patients and caregivers on ongoing care needs
- Recommend appropriate durable medical equipment
Qualifications
- Active Physical Therapist license in the Washington
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or Doctorate preferred
- Strong communication and clinical skills
Experience with EMR Systems Preferred
We offer competitive pay, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 60% 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)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k 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 PACS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 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 ~$125k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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