Job Opportunity – Physical Therapist, Acute Care – Chewelah, WA 99109
Start Date: October 5, 2026
Location: Chewelah, Washington
Schedule: Day shift, 3x8-Hour (08:00 - 16:00), approximately 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE). Flexible scheduling options include Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Friday. No weekends or on-call required. Assignment duration is 13 weeks.
Highlights:- Work in a 23-bed critical access hospital serving a rural community with lower acuity inpatient populations
- Manageable patient ratios of 1:5-10 with an average daily census of 5 patients
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team including PT, OT, SLP, and comprehensive support services
- Epic charting system with 20 hours of paid orientation
- Opportunity to work with diverse patient diagnoses including orthopedic, neurological, and general deconditioning cases
- May have the opportunity to float to other facilities in the region based on census needs and therapist capabilities
Requirements:- Active Washington state Physical Therapy license (Compact license accepted)
- Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
- BLS certification required
- Acute care hospital experience strongly preferred
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Must provide 2 professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
- Clean background check required (facility does not accept Nursys or background hits)
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Why Join Us?This position offers an excellent opportunity for physical therapists seeking a balanced work-life schedule in a supportive rural healthcare setting. With a part-time schedule and no weekend requirements, you'll provide essential rehabilitation services to adults and geriatric patients while working alongside a dedicated therapy team. The critical access environment allows for meaningful patient relationships and the flexibility to potentially increase hours based on census needs. Two pre-approved time-off periods are available during the contract, and comprehensive orientation ensures a smooth transition into your role.