Physical Therapist (PT) PRN
Listed compensation
$60-$61/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Physical Therapist (PRN) - Independence Rehab
- Mountain Glen Assisted ALF, Ashley Gardens ALF, Creekside Continuing Care, and Where the Heart Is ALF
- $60/hour | PRN | Flexible Scheduling | Therapist-Owned
- Helping People Stay Independent in the Later Chapters of Life
Independence Rehab is seeking a compassionate PRN Physical Therapist (PT) who finds purpose in helping older adults regain mobility, confidence, and dignity.
As a PRN therapist, you'll support residents navigating recovery, chronic conditions, and life transitions - providing therapy that truly changes daily life.
Whether you're looking to supplement your schedule, maintain clinical variety, or stay connected to meaningful geriatric care, Independence Rehab offers flexible PRN opportunities in a supportive environment.
What a Day Looks Like
As a PRN PT in our geriatric programs, your day is relationship-driven, collaborative, and clinically meaningful.
You'll treat a medically complex geriatric population in a setting where clinical reasoning, compassion, and flexibility are valued.
- Performing evaluations and contributing to individualized plans of care as needed
- Guiding residents through mobility milestones - first steps, safe transfers, returning home
- Leading gait, balance, strengthening, and functional training sessions
- Helping reduce fall risk and build confidence with daily activities
- Supervising and collaborating with PTAs when scheduled
- Adjusting care plans based on patient progress and clinical judgment
- Working alongside nursing, OT, and speech to support whole-person recovery
- Providing reliable coverage for vacations, caseload fluctuations, and program growth
Why Therapists Choose Independence Rehab
We're a small, therapist-owned company that runs therapy operations independently - meaning we advocate for clinicians and protect clinical judgment.
Our PRN therapists often tell us the biggest difference is flexibility paired with real support.
- Competitive PRN hourly pay ($60/hour)
- Flexible scheduling based on your availability
- Realistic productivity expectations (85%)
- Strong corporate involvement without micromanagement
- Stable leadership with low management turnover
- Autonomy in clinical decision-making
- Protection from unrealistic facility pressure
- Therapy team operates independently from nursing management
- Excellent patient outcomes and strong regional reputation
- Training & Support
- We don't believe in "sink or swim."
PRN Clinicians Receive
- Structured onboarding and integration
- Documentation and workflow training
- Support from experienced therapy leadership
- Ongoing clinical resources when you need them
- New grads are welcomed and supported.
- PRN Benefits & Perks
- While PRN roles are designed for flexibility, we still invest in your success:
- Flexible shift scheduling options
- Continuing education support opportunities
- Access to clinical resources and mentorship
- Opportunity to transition to part-time or full-time if desired
Requirements
- Active Washington Physical Therapist license in good standing
- Graduate of an accredited PT program
- Interest in geriatric care and functional outcomes
- SNF experience preferred but not required
If you're a Physical Therapist who values meaningful work, flexible scheduling, and supportive leadership, we'd love to connect.
Key Responsibilities
Perform physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized care plans for a geriatric population. Lead sessions focused on gait, balance, and functional training to improve patient mobility and independence.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 43% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$126k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$118k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Washington | 523 active | 21,918 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 43% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 24% offer loan repayment542 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$126k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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