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UnitedHealth Group
Mukilteo, Washington

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$73k-$130k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

$10,000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates

We have full time and part time positions available in, Mukilteo, Marysville (Smokey Point and Soper Hill), Everett (Gunderson) and Seattle (Ballard and Madison Center)

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all.

Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Details

  • 45 minute 1:1 treatment session
  • Comprehensive shared medical record and care coordination with referring providers

Current Washington State License

  • Why did our highly skilled provider team choose Optum? Here’s why:
  • Patient-centered, team-based and collaborative work environment
  • Private treatment space for 1:1 assessment and care
  • Progressive care model
  • Prioritization of work-life harmony
  • Financially stable, growing organization
  • Highly competitive compensation and benefits
  • Generous CME

High Patient Satisfaction

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
  • Certification in Physical Therapy
  • Current Washington state license

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist

Outpatient Experience with Adult Population

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 physical therapy treatment sessions in an outpatient setting while maintaining comprehensive shared medical records. Collaborate with referring providers to ensure coordinated care and high patient satisfaction.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited physical therapy school and hold a current Washington state license. Preferred qualifications include at least two years of experience working with an adult outpatient population.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentationRehabilitation servicesPatient-centered careTeam-based collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 52% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$73k–$130kPhysical Therapy median $98k (middle half $95k–$116k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$95k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Washington512 active21,883 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 52% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onWashington Physical Therapist listings: 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 24% offer loan repayment531 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,820 in the last 30 days4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index1,639 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,894 Physical Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Physical Therapist at UnitedHealth Group a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$101k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 16 employers
15
<$110k
10
$110k-125k
1
$125k
5
$140k-155k
2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
CME allowance
52% this job
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#2

Physical Therapist - South King County - Salaried

Compassus · Seattle, Washington

$103k-$159k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

$150k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Generous CME
45 minute 1:1 treatment sessions
Private treatment space

Living in Mukilteo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$859k≈ 11.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,355/mo≈ 39% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.