Vestibular Physical Therapist - Lacey

Lacey, WA | Outpatient Physical Therapy | Full-Time | $86,500–$93,000 Base Salary | No Weekends | Enhanced Compensation for 1:1 Patient Care | Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 | Student Loan Repayment Grow Your Neuro Expertise. Build the Career You Want. IRG Physical & Hand Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist to join South Sound Physical & Hand Therapy – Lacey, a busy outpatient clinic serving the quieter residential community of Lacey, just outside Olympia.

New graduates eager to learn are also welcome: Mentorship is a strong part of this clinic’s culture. Alongside neurological and vestibular care, the clinic treats a broad mix of postoperative and orthopedic patients and offers room to develop additional specialties outside pelvic health. Exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician with Neurological or Vestibular rehabilitation expertise: You’ll work alongside Clinic Director Dr.

Krista Piliusenko, PT, DPT, LSVT BIG Cert., AIB-VRC, whose clinical background includes vestibular rehabilitation. Why 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.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a full-time schedule with no weekend shifts. Our Lacey clinic is closed on weekends, giving you more time for family, personal interests, and life outside the clinic. Clinical Mentorship: Join a team that actively supports new graduates and ongoing clinical learning, with opportunities to discuss cases, strengthen clinical reasoning, and build confidence.

Neuro & Vestibular Focus: Treat patients with balance, gait, and vestibular concerns in a clinic offering vestibular rehabilitation, balance and falls prevention, and LSVT BIG services. Build Your Clinical Niche: Bring established neuro expertise or develop another specialty that complements the clinic’s broad outpatient services; pelvic health is not a planned growth area here.

Professional Development: Access clinical education, residency support, and opportunities to pursue advanced clinical training.

What You'll Do

Evaluate and treat patients with neurological, vestibular, orthopedic, and postoperative rehabilitation needs using evidence-based interventions. Develop individualized plans of care based on each patient's functional goals, clinical presentation, and rehabilitation needs. Provide individualized care for balance and gait impairments, vestibular conditions, and a broad range of outpatient musculoskeletal presentations.

Use appropriate therapeutic exercise, functional training, and rehabilitation techniques to support recovery, mobility, and independence. Collaborate with the Clinic Director and interdisciplinary team, including hand therapy colleagues, to coordinate care and strengthen clinical reasoning. Help build relationships with local referral partners and, where appropriate, develop a specialty service aligned with clinic needs.

What You Bring Required 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.

Compensation

& Benefits Base 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 years Benefits 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 Build your clinical confidence through IRG’s structured, one-year mentorship program while gaining exposure to neurological, vestibular, postoperative, and general outpatient rehabilitation.

You'll receive: Weekly one-on-one mentorship with an experienced clinical mentor. Clinical case reviews and discussions focused on clinical reasoning and treatment decisions. Guidance and case-based learning to strengthen practical treatment skills. Progressive skill development to expand your clinical capabilities and confidence.

Professional growth coaching to help you identify and pursue your long-term goals. Clinical Excellence Academy: Access to IRG's Clinical Excellence Academy for continued clinical development. Residency Support: Opportunities for residency education and advanced clinical training. Specialty Development: Explore advanced education and certification opportunities aligned with your clinical interests.

At Lacey, you'll have the mentorship, resources, and autonomy to explore sports and performance rehabilitation, develop your clinical strengths, and build a career aligned with your interests. About IRG Physical & Hand Therapy Since 1996, IRG Physical & Hand Therapy has provided outpatient physical and hand therapy throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Locally owned and operated by clinicians, IRG has grown to more than 40 clinic locations and over 320 employees, with a focus on clinical excellence, professional autonomy, and community-based care. IRG's professional revenue share model emphasizes the value clinicians create through patient care rather than simply the hours they work.

Our approach supports professional growth, clinical independence, and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career. Ready to Build Your Career in Lacey? Join IRG Physical & Hand Therapy in Lacey to grow your neuro and vestibular skills, serve a diverse outpatient population, and shape your clinical career—all while enjoying a full-time schedule with weekends off.

Apply today: https://www.irgpt.com/careers