Outpatient Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$73k-$130k
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $73k–$130k | Physical Therapy median $98k (middle half $95k–$116k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$95k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Washington | 512 active | 21,883 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 52% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | Washington Physical Therapist listings: 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 24% offer loan repayment531 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,820 in the last 30 days | 4,435 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 Group | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,639 active listings |
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.
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