Inpatient Physical Therapist Per Diem
Listed compensation
$47.15-$71.16/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Jefferson Healthcare
Inpatient Physical Therapist
Announcement #352401
Jefferson Healthcare is looking for an amazing inpatient Physical Therapist to join our team. Would you like to be part of an experienced, multispecialty team? Do you thrive in a patient-centered environment?
We are an award-winning group with a deep bench of expertise from orthopedics/manual therapy to pelvic health, hand therapy, and vestibular rehabilitation. Our large professional staff ranges from new grads to seasoned professionals with 25 + years of experience. Our department is a complete interdisciplinary outpatient and inpatient rehab center, including speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists, promoting a holistic approach to patient care.
Our ideal teammate would be highly motivated, a team player, compassionate and caring. One year of experience in an inpatient setting is preferred.
What We Can Offer You
- Patient-centered, team-based, and collaborative work environment
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Benefits Package!
- Education Loan Reimbursement via WSAC
- Supportive team environment
- Hands-on training
- Epic EMR
- Opportunities for advancement
- New grads welcome!
- Schedule: per diem; Day shift; 0-16 hrs/week (0800-1630)
What Are We Looking For
- Current Physical Therapist license in good standing from Washington State required
- Graduate of an accredited PT program (MPT, MS, DPT)
- One or more years of experience preferred
Experience with Orthopedics and Neurology Preferred
Jefferson Healthcare, located on the stunning Olympic Peninsula and just a short distance from Seattle, Victoria, BC, and Vancouver, is one of the top employers in the region. We are a DNV-accredited, 5-Star rated 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a broad range of specialty services, providing exceptional care to over 33,000 residents of East Jefferson County.
Port Townsend, known as "one of the coolest small towns in America," offers a unique blend of culture, outdoor adventure, and community. With unlimited festivals, endless opportunities for hiking, skiing, sailing, and dining, and a strong sense of local pride, it's the perfect place to live and work. Surrounded by water and nestled near the Olympic National Park, Port Townsend provides access to a variety of outdoor activities, from mountain exploration to water sports.
- Visit our careers website at jeffersonhealthcare.org
- Open until filled.
Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Disclaimer: As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test.
Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.
Key Responsibilities
Provide inpatient physical therapy services as part of an interdisciplinary team in a patient-centered environment. Collaborate with speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists to deliver holistic patient care.
Requirements
Must hold a current Physical Therapist license in Washington State and have graduated from an accredited PT program. One year of experience in an inpatient setting is preferred.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 40% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,827 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$115k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Washington | 526 active | 22,098 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 40% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 23% offer loan repayment545 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Jefferson Healthcare | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index9 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$123k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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