Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist | Lopez Island Physical Therapy | Lopez Island, WA | Full-Time Pay: Base salary of $95,000-$115,000 at 1.0 FTE, based on experience (prorated below 1.0 FTE), plus a $10,000 hiring and retention bonus. Schedule: 0.7 to 1.0 FTE. Practice the kind of physical therapy most clinicians entered the profession to provide: one patient at a time, with the autonomy and time to do thoughtful work. Lopez Island Physical Therapy is seeking a physical therapist to join its independent, community-centered outpatient clinic in Washington's San Juan Islands. Every evaluation and treatment is scheduled one-on-one for 45 minutes. The clinic does not use aides, double-book patients, or build schedules around high-volume productivity. What the Work Looks Like: - Forty-five-minute evaluations and follow-up visits - One patient at a time - No aides and no double-booking - No volume-based productivity quota - Primarily outpatient orthopedic care with an active and engaged patient population - Flexible schedule between 0.7 and 1.0 FTE - Optional AI-assisted documentation tools, with the clinician retaining control of every note - Typically nine patients per full workday; up to 11 when the clinician chooses a longer, compressed workday - 45 minutes of paid documentation and administrative time built into each full workday The clinic's hospital-district-supported service model helps it prioritize access and quality of care rather than maximizing patient volume. You will have substantial clinical autonomy while working closely with the clinic owner and other health and wellness providers throughout the community. Compensation and Benefits: - Base salary of $95,000-$115,000 at 1.0 FTE, based on experience; prorated for schedules below 1.0 FTE - $3,000 annual continuing education allowance - APTA membership dues - Washington licensing or PT Compact privilege reimbursement - $10,000 hiring and retention bonus: $5,000 after 30 days and $5,000 after 12 months - Three weeks PTO and five paid holidays - SIMPLE IRA with up to 3% match - 100% employer-paid medical insurance premium for the employee - Hands-on help locating transitional and long-term housing, plus $1,000 in relocation assistance Support for New Graduates: - Reduced-caseload ramp-up period for two months - Weekly protected one-on-one mentorship - A written 30- and 60-day onboarding plan - Support selecting continuing education and developing areas of clinical interest Experienced clinicians will have the autonomy to shape their practice and take part in program development without assuming management duties unless desired. Optional Specialty Development: Depending on your interests, you may develop pelvic health, aquatic physical therapy, running, endurance, or outdoor-athlete rehabilitation, school or community programming, or dry needling. These are opportunities, not requirements. Living on Lopez Island: Lopez is a close-knit island community known for cycling, running, kayaking, hiking, sailing, and a strong culture of outdoor activity. The clinic is happy to talk candidly about housing, ferry travel, schools, partner employment, and community life. Qualified candidates may be invited for a paid discovery visit before making a final decision. Qualifications: - Licensed as a physical therapist in Washington, eligible for Washington licensure, or eligible for a Washington PT Compact privilege - Current BLS/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it before starting - Strong communication and patient-care skills - Interest in one-on-one, relationship-centered physical therapy - Outpatient orthopedic experience is helpful but not required Work location: In person, Lopez Island Physical Therapy, 192 Lopez Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261. How to Apply Email your resume, or a short note introducing yourself, to Scott Allred at scotta@lopezislandpt.com. If you are interested but uncertain about relocating to an island, reach out anyway. Posting: https://jobs.aptawa.org/?type=job_detail&id=4065 Employer website: https://www.lopezislandpt.com/