Physical Therapist - Tacoma

IRG Physical and Hand Therapy; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Student loan repayment $3,300 over two

Paid time off

Continuing education

Clinical mentorship program

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

South Sound Physical & Hand Therapy – Tacoma, part of IRG Physical & Hand Therapy, is seeking a Physical Therapist for our University Place clinic. This role offers a sporty, collaborative outpatient setting with turf space, teaching culture, and leadership opportunities.

New graduates and experienced PTs are welcome; leadership-focused growth is encouraged. Enjoy a base salary in the $86.5k–$93k range with potential revenue share and sign-on incentives.

Qualifications

• DPT degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current Washington State Physical Therapist license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain 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.

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 your experience and interests.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program

Job description

Tacoma, WA | Outpatient Orthopedics & Sports Rehabilitation | Full-Time | $86,500–$93,000 Base Salary | No Weekends | Enhanced Compensation for 1:1 Patient Care | Sign-On Bonus up to $2,500 | Student Loan Repayment

Grow Your Clinical Specialty. Develop Your Leadership Career.

South Sound Physical & Hand Therapy – Tacoma, part of IRG Physical & Hand Therapy, is seeking a Physical Therapist for our University Place clinic.This is an opportunity to join a sports-oriented, collaborative outpatient team with dedicated turf space, a strong teaching culture, and opportunities to develop a specialty or prepare for a future Clinic Director role.

New graduates and experienced PTs are welcome; clinicians interested in growing into leadership are especially encouraged to apply.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a base salary of $86,500–$93,000, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional 20% of your base salary through IRG's professional revenue share model while maintaining 1:1 patient care.
• Sports-Focused Treatment Space: Treat active patients in a clinic with turf space and an emphasis on sports and orthopedic rehabilitation.
• Leadership Growth: Explore a path toward clinic leadership and a future Clinic Director opportunity as you develop clinical and team-building skills.
• Mentorship & Teaching Culture: Learn from PTs who participate in student education, with support for clinical development and dry needling mentorship.
• Clinical Autonomy & Specialty Development: Bring your own interests and help expand the clinic’s specialty offerings, including concussion rehabilitation.
• Professional Connections: Benefit from local orthopedic relationships and opportunities to pursue surgical observation or shadowing, subject to availability and approval.

What You’ll Do

• 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 your experience and interests.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Base Salary: $86,500–$93,000, plus enhanced earning potential.

IRG's professional revenue share model creates a direct connection between your clinical work and your earning potential. Eligible clinicians can earn up to an additional 20% of their base salary through this model while maintaining 1:1 patient care.

Additional incentives:

• Sign-on bonus: up to $2,500
• Student loan repayment: $3,300 over two years

Benefits include:

• 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

Clinical Growth, Mentorship & Leadership

Whether you are a new graduate building confidence or an experienced clinician ready for your next challenge, the Tacoma team offers a strong environment for growth.

• New graduates: One hour of dedicated one-on-one mentorship each week for the first 12 months through IRG’s clinical mentorship model.
• Dry needling: Learn from an experienced on-site mentor and pursue appropriate training and credentialing.
• Student education: Work with clinicians involved in teaching and supervising future physical therapists.
• Specialty development: Build on the clinic’s sports and orthopedic strengths or explore an additional service line.
• Leadership development: Gain experience that may support a future Clinic Director career path.

About South Sound Physical & Hand Therapy – Tacoma

Our Tacoma team participates in student education and maintains relationships in the regional orthopedic community. With a competitive local PT market, this role offers a chance to distinguish your practice through mentorship, clinical specialization, and long-term leadership growth.

About IRG Physical & Hand Therapy

Since 1996, IRG Physical & Hand Therapy has provided outpatient physical and hand therapy throughout the Pacific Northwest. Locally owned and operated by clinicians, IRG has grown to more than 40 clinic locations and over 320 employees, with a focus on clinical excellence, professional autonomy, and community-based care.

IRG's professional revenue share model emphasizes the value clinicians create through patient care rather than simply the hours they work. Our approach supports professional growth, clinical independence, and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career.

Ready to grow your sports and orthopedic expertise, develop a clinical specialty, or take the next step toward clinic leadership?

Join IRG Physical & Hand Therapy and develop your orthopedic expertise, grow your clinical interests, and make a meaningful impact on your patients and community—all while enjoying a full-time schedule with weekends off.