Physical Therapist (PT)
Listed compensation
$45-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Seattle First Hill
Schedule: Full-time, Days
Your Experience Matters
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
As a Physical Therapist (PT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
A Physical Therapist Who Excels in This Role
- Evaluate patient conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide therapeutic interventions to enhance patients’ daily living skills.
- Document treatment sessions and patient progress accurately and timely.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and families on care planning.
- Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment.
- Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Why Join Us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
Applicants are required to have a current state Physical Therapy License.
Additional requirements include:
- Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
- ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
- Previous experience in rehab setting preferred
- CPR card required
- ASLS certification preferred
Kindred Hospital Seattle- First Hill is an 80-bed long-term acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Heart of Downtown Seattle community for over 30 years. We are proud to be recognized Joint Commission Accreditation.
Hourly range: $45 - $65 per hour.
If you believe this job posting does not include accurate or complete pay information in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, please inform us immediately. You can contact us at 833-271-4269 to report the issue. For more information on your rights under Washington’s pay transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website at: lni.wa.gov
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate patient conditions to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. They will also collaborate with healthcare teams and educate patients on adaptive techniques to improve daily living skills.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a current state Physical Therapy License and obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days. Additional certifications such as ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Washington, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (467 salary observations; 1,260 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k–$135k | Physical Therapy median $107k (middle half $92k–$120k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Washington vs national | $99k median in Washington | $94k nationally (+6%)467 state / 12,385 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$107k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Washington | 501 active | 21,954 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Washington physical therapist listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 24% offer loan repayment520 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,906 in the last 30 days | 4,367 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through 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 ~$114k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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