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 RepaymentGrow 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 BringRequired 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.
Compensation & BenefitsBase 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 yearsBenefits 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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Clinical Growth, Mentorship & LeadershipWhether 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 - TacomaOur 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.
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.
Apply today: https://www.irgpt.com/careersPay Range: $86,500 - $93,000 per hour
