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Centralia, Washington

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$49.65-$77.08/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 29m ago · Verified live

Job description

The physical therapist will work treating all types of patients including the
CVA's, post orthopedic surgery, general medical and outpatients. S/he needs to
be able to function well independently as well as part of a team, which not only
includes other physical therapy staff, but physicians, nurses and social
workers. Interest and willingness in participating in project improvement and
development is an important part of this position.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team
at Providence Centralia Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused,
whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your
voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people,
we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

* Graduate in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
* Upon hire: Washington Physical Therapist License
* Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
* Clinical experience in treatment of a variety of patients, performance of
exercise programs, transfer training and gait training for orthopedically and
neurologically involved patients in acute care and/or outpatient

Preferred Qualifications

* Wound care experience

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits
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professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you
can focus on delivering our Mission [https://providence. jobs/mission/] of caring
for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease
my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your
role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support
others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace
where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.
Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals,
over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska,
California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a
comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing
best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the
poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this
position.  The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this
position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other
applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional
compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials,
standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus
opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k)
Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental,
vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental
leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being
resources and much more. Learn more at providence. jobs/benefits
[https://providence. jobs/benefits/].

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with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in
accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for
Employers and the California Fair Chance Act
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Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph
and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory.
Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in
communities large and small across the state. In western Washington, Providence
provides care throughout the greater Puget Sound from Snohomish County to Lewis
County.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding
programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services,
emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our
not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge
diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and
clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
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that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free
from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race,
color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed,
national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital
status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or
federal law. We believe diversity [https://providence. jobs/diversity/] makes us
stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from
each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW
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Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will treat a diverse range of patients, including those recovering from surgery, neurological events, and general medical conditions. The role requires working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and participating in project improvement and development initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school and possess a valid Washington Physical Therapist License. A National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association is also required upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Outpatient careOrthopedic rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationPatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Washington, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (351 salary observations; 553 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,876 salary observations; 27,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $123k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$132k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution43 jobs · 25 employers

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$110k-120k
3
$120k
4
$130k-140k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
49%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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Benefits & Perks

Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with Employer Matching
Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Vacation
Holidays
Health Issues Time Off