Physical Therapist: Kent WA

Practice Somewhere You Want to Build a Life

Kent sits at the center of one of the most naturally stunning regions in the country. Mount Rainier is 1.5 hours away, the Cascades put world‑class hiking and skiing within easy reach, the Puget Sound waterfront is practically in your backyard, and the Olympic Peninsula is a weekend trip that feels like another world. The team at OnPoint reflects the lifestyle — Chris is an avid cyclist, Marissa has delivered patient care in Guatemala, and Jillian hikes, camps, skis, and coaches gymnastics.

Their staff bios aren't filler — they're a Pacific Northwest lifestyle document.

For PTs weighing the financial realities of relocating to the Seattle metro, OnPoint's $10,000 student loan repayment benefit is real money in one of the country’s most expensive markets — and a clear signal that this practice thinks about its clinicians as people trying to build a life, not just fill a schedule.

Many therapists move here for the lifestyle—and stay for the career growth, community, and mentorship opportunities
. This is a place where you can practice hands‑on PT, take ownership of your patients, and develop into a future clinic leader while building the life you love.

Chris didn't set out to open a clinic — he set out to prove that PT could be done right
. He spent 13 years at the largest PT‑owned practice in Washington — then watched it get sold to private equity. He walked out and opened OnPoint in 2017 in the same community he'd been serving for over a decade. For any PT who has felt the weight of working inside a system that prioritizes margins over patients, that story lands before anything else does.

OnPoint is a practice with genuine purpose and a culture that reflects it. Kent is one of the most diverse cities in Washington, and this is a clinic that has spent years earning the trust of the community around it. For PTs who want to work somewhere that means something — with a founder who built something meaningful by walking away from something hollow — OnPoint is worth a serious look.

You’ll join a team where mentorship is part of the job, collaboration is real, and professional growth is encouraged. Our clinics consistently rank in the top tier nationally for patient outcomes
, and we prioritize creating a work environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

You’ll spend most of your time directly with patients
, designing and delivering hands‑on care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Evaluating patients and creating individualized, evidence‑based treatment plans
• Providing interventions such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and specialty modalities
• Educating patients and families on exercises, recovery, and injury prevention
• Tracking progress and adjusting plans as patients progress
• Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care
• Maintaining clear documentation in line with HIPAA and state/federal rules using state‑of‑the‑art AI technology

We’re looking for a PT who is passionate about helping patients move better and grow professionally
. Ideal candidates have:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Washington
• New graduates are encouraged to apply. Experience is a plus, not a requirement
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivation to grow into leadership opportunities

This position starts at $85,000 annually, with bonuses that reward the work you put into your career. The benefits package is built to actually matter to clinicians at this stage of their career:

• $5,000 Sign On Bonus
• Immediate Productivity Bonus
• $500 travel stipend, starting at 90 days
• Up to $12,500 Fellowship reimbursement
• 17 days of PTO in year one, growing with tenure
• $10,000 in tax‑free student loan repayment over 5 years, paid monthly
• Medical insurance with the employer covering roughly 75% of your premium, plus an HSA option with employer contributions
• 401(k) with an employer match that is immediately vested
• Dental and vision coverage available
• Short‑term disability and life insurance…