Physical Therapist - Tacoma

IRG Physical Therapy•Tacoma, WA

1d•$86,500 - $93,000•Onsite

About The Position

South Sound Physical & Hand Therapy – Tacoma, part of IRG Physical & Hand Therapy, is hiring a Physical Therapist for its University Place clinic. This full-time outpatient role focuses on sports, orthopedic, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. The clinic has dedicated turf space, a collaborative team, a strong teaching culture, and opportunities to develop a clinical specialty or prepare for a future Clinic Director role. New graduates and experienced physical therapists are welcome. The position offers a base salary of $86,500–$93,000, with eligible clinicians able to earn up to an additional 20% of base salary through IRG’s professional revenue share model while maintaining 1:1 patient care. Additional incentives include a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 and $3,300 in student loan repayment over two years. The Tacoma team offers mentorship, student education, clinical autonomy, specialty development, and leadership development. New graduates receive one hour of dedicated one-on-one mentorship each week for their first 12 months. Clinicians may pursue dry needling training and credentialing with support from an on-site mentor, develop services such as concussion rehabilitation, and participate in teaching and supervising future physical therapists. Surgical observation or shadowing may be available subject to availability and approval. IRG Physical & Hand Therapy has provided outpatient physical and hand therapy throughout the Pacific Northwest since 1996. It is locally owned and operated by clinicians and has more than 40 clinic locations and over 320 employees.

Requirements

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
Current Washington State Physical Therapist license or the ability to obtain licensure; new graduates awaiting licensure are encouraged to apply.
Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain it as required.
Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA laws and applicable compliance regulations.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and coordinate clinical responsibilities while maintaining focus in a demanding healthcare environment.
Commitment to patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and continued professional development.

Nice To Haves

Interest or experience in outpatient orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, postoperative care, or return-to-sport programming.
Interest in dry needling, concussion management, or developing another clinical niche.
Ambition to develop leadership skills and potentially grow into a Clinic Director role.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic, sports-related, and musculoskeletal conditions, including pre- and postoperative rehabilitation.
Create individualized, evidence-informed plans of care focused on mobility, strength, return to activity, and functional goals.
Use the clinic’s sports-oriented treatment environment, including turf space, to support progressive rehabilitation.
Collaborate with PT and OT colleagues, local referral partners, and orthopedic providers.
Develop a specialty interest or service line aligned with community needs and clinic capabilities.
Participate in mentorship, student education, and leadership development according to experience and interests.

Benefits

Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick time, and personal time.
Continuing education allocation.
Clinical mentorship program.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Long-term disability insurance.
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Sign-on bonus of up to $2,500.
Student loan repayment of $3,300 over two years.
Eligible clinicians can earn up to an additional 20% of base salary through the professional revenue share model.