What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Praxis Physical Therapy Bellingham?
Physical Therapist, PRN, Full-Time
Praxis Physical Therapy is looking for a skilled, motivated and independent physical therapist to join our growing team in Bellingham.
Hourly Rate: $50-60/hour
Company Description Praxis Physical Therapy Bellingham provides individualized, one-on-one evaluation and treatment with clinicians specializing in orthopedic and sports physical therapy and rehabilitation. The practice focuses on targeted manual therapy to reduce pain and restore optimal functional range of motion. Each client receives a customized exercise program designed to promote safe loading and long-term recovery. Services also include blood flow restriction training, Sports specific testing using Vald Tech: dual force plate and force dynamometer, and structured post-surgical rehabilitation to support patients from early recovery through return to
activity.Praxis has two Bellingham locations:
1. Our downtown clinic next to Basecamp Fitness - main clinic
2. Our satellite clinic inside Anytime Fitness in Barkley Village
Both locations provide access to excellent rehabilitation and strength-training environments. Patients do not need to be gym members to receive care at our Barkley Village location.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat orthopedic, sports, and post-operative conditions
- Develop individualized, evidence-informed plans of care
- Provide manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular training, and patient education as appropriate
- Progress patients from rehabilitation into strength training and return-to-sport activities
- Use objective strength and performance testing to guide clinical decisions
- Complete documentation accurately and on time
- Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, coaches, trainers, and other healthcare professionals
- Help build and maintain a consistent caseload through excellent patient care and community engagement
- Contribute positively to a supportive, professional, and collaborative clinic culture
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
- Current Washington State physical therapist license, or eligibility to obtain one
- Strong interest in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation
- Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and patient-education skills
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating with the Praxis team
- Interest in strength training, return-to-sport rehabilitation, manual therapy, or performance testing is preferred
- New graduates with strong orthopedic or sports interests are welcome to apply
- Board certification, athletic experience, strength and conditioning credentials, or advanced manual therapy training is valued but not required
Effective communication skills, professional documentation habits, and the ability to build trust with a diverse patient population.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation
- PRN or Planned growth from approximately 16 to 32 hours per week if full time.
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Continuing education
- Health and wellness stipend
- Retirement contribution eligibility - SEP IRA
- Bonus / Profit share
- Flexible schedule
- Access to advanced rehabilitation, strength-testing, and performance equipment
- Support for professional development and specialty practice interests
Why Join Praxis?
This is an opportunity to practice physical therapy with time, autonomy, and access to advanced rehabilitation technology.
As a Praxis physical therapist, you will have:
- One-on-one, 45-60-minute patient appointments
- A manageable daily caseload, typically 7-8 patients
- No double-booking or use of technicians to manage your patients
- Clinical autonomy within a collaborative and supportive environment
- Access to VALD ForceDecks and Dynamo strength-testing technology
- Objective testing for force production, asymmetry, balance, jumping, rate of force development, and return-to-sport readiness
- Access to blood flow restriction equipment, Iron Neck 3.0 Pro, strength-training equipment, and modern rehabilitation tools
- Opportunities to work with active adults and athletes from local gyms, schools, universities, and sports organizations
- Support for continuing education and professional development
- Opportunities to develop specialty services, workshops, community partnerships, and areas of clinical interest
- A gradual transition from part-time to a stable 32-hour workweek
Salary : $50 - $60