Vestibular Physical Therapist - Lacey

IRG Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy•Lacey, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IRG Physical & Hand Therapy is hiring a Physical Therapist for South Sound Physical & Hand Therapy – Lacey, a busy outpatient clinic in Lacey, Washington. The clinic treats neurological, vestibular, orthopedic, postoperative, and general outpatient rehabilitation needs, with services including vestibular rehabilitation, balance and falls prevention, and LSVT BIG. The role offers an opportunity to bring or develop neurological and vestibular expertise while exploring other specialties that complement the clinic’s services; pelvic health is not a planned growth area. New graduates are welcome and supported through mentorship. 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 full-time clinic schedule has no weekend shifts. IRG provides a structured one-year mentorship program, weekly individual mentoring, case reviews, clinical reasoning discussions, progressive skill development, professional growth coaching, access to its Clinical Excellence Academy, and support for residency education and advanced training. The therapist will work with the Clinic Director and interdisciplinary colleagues, including hand therapy colleagues, and may help build relationships with local referral partners and develop a specialty service aligned with clinic needs.

Requirements

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
Current Washington State Physical Therapist license or ability to obtain licensure; new graduates awaiting licensure are encouraged to apply.
Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain certification 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

Experience or expertise in neurological or vestibular rehabilitation.
Interest in developing an additional specialty that complements the clinic’s outpatient services.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with neurological, vestibular, orthopedic, and postoperative rehabilitation needs using evidence-based interventions.
Develop individualized plans of care based on patients’ functional goals, clinical presentations, and rehabilitation needs.
Provide individualized care for balance and gait impairments, vestibular conditions, and outpatient musculoskeletal presentations.
Use therapeutic exercise, functional training, and rehabilitation techniques to support recovery, mobility, and independence.
Collaborate with the Clinic Director and interdisciplinary team, including hand therapy colleagues, to coordinate care and strengthen clinical reasoning.
Build relationships with local referral partners and, where appropriate, develop a specialty service aligned with clinic needs.

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.