Physical Therapist - Pain Services

Providence; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish First Hill is seeking a Physical Therapist to join the interdisciplinary Pain Services team, delivering direct clinical care in outpatient Functional Restoration and hospital-based Pain Management settings. The role emphasizes a biopsychosocial approach, ongoing education in Pain Neuroscience, and collaboration with families, physicians, and other health professionals.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited PT program and hold a Washington PT license (or temporary permit)

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of physical therapy.
• Washington Physical Therapist License required at hire (or temporary permit) and BLS.
• Strong understanding of bio psychosocial model of chronic pain.
• Ability to learn and apply Pain Neuroscience Education.

Skills

Biopsychosocial model

Pain Neuroscience Education

Orthopedic background

Interpersonal skills

Counseling skills

Prioritization

Group collaboration

Family collaboration

Flexible settings

Team coordination

Education

Accredited PT program

Washington PT license

BLS – American Heart Association

DPT preferred

Job description

The Physical Therapist (PT) is a member of the interdisciplinary team that provides direct clinical services to the Swedish Pain Services (SPS) including the outpatient "Functional Restoration" center and hospital-based "Pain Management" suite.

Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• A graduate of an accredited program of physical therapy.
• Upon hire:
  • Washington Physical Therapist License --or--
  • Washington state physical therapy license, or temporary permit
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Strong understanding of bio psychosocial model of chronic pain
• Ability to learn and/or integrate the latest concepts of Pain Neuroscience Education into treatment plans
• Strong orthopedic background
• Highly developed interpersonal, and counseling skills required
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple demands and projects
• Ability to work with a diverse patient and staff population
• Ability to work effectively with groups
• Ability to develop cooperative relationships with families, patients, physicians and other health care professionals within and outside Swedish
• Ability to work in different settings as required by system needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Women’s health continuing education or certification experience
• Pain Neuroscience continuing education or certification as therapeutic pain specialist
• Graduation from accredited DPT program
• Experience in ortho, neuro, cancer, cardiac or other designated specialty populations based on campus needs
• Experience treating chronic pain

Why Join Providence Swedish?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.