Outpatient Physical Therapist - Tacoma, WA

Physical Therapist — Outpatient Orthopedic & Specialty Rehab

PT-Owned Private Practice

A therapist-owned outpatient clinic is seeking a Physical Therapist or PTA to join a collaborative, patient-centered team dedicated to helping individuals recover from injury, manage pain, and restore optimal function. This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians who value true 1:1 care, clinical autonomy, and mentorship in a setting focused on quality over volume.

About the Role

You’ll provide comprehensive physical therapy services using evidence-based techniques and personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs and goals. This practice emphasizes hands-on care, individualized attention, and clinical excellence without the use of aides or techs — therapists manage their patients directly throughout each session.

What You’ll Do

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and movement assessments
• Develop customized treatment plans based on patient goals and clinical findings
• Deliver hands-on therapy and functional rehabilitation interventions
• Provide therapeutic exercise instruction and progression
• Educate patients on injury prevention, recovery strategies, and long-term health
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to optimize outcomes
• Collaborate with clinical team members to ensure continuity of care

Services Provided

Traditional Physical Therapy

• Functional training and therapeutic exercise
• Joint mobilization and manipulation
• Balance and coordination training
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Gait training and movement analysis

Specialized Therapies

• Massage Therapy — reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and support healing
• Dry Needling — release trigger points and improve mobility
• Cupping Therapy — enhance blood flow and soft tissue recovery

Injury-Specific Care

• Sports injury rehabilitation and return-to-sport programming
• Occupational injury treatment with ergonomic focus
• Motor vehicle accident recovery and trauma rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree
• Active state PT license (or eligibility)
• Strong hands-on clinical skills and manual therapy interest
• Commitment to individualized patient care
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• New graduates welcome — mentorship available

Why Join This Practice

• PT-owned clinic with clinician-driven culture
• Structured mentorship and professional development support
• True one-on-one treatment model (no double booking)
• No aides or techs — full clinical autonomy
• Diverse patient population and treatment variety
• Emphasis on evidence-based care and clinical growth

If you’re a clinician who values personalized care, hands-on treatment, and meaningful patient relationships, this is an opportunity to practice the way physical therapy was meant to be delivered.