Candy Nelson

Physical Therapist Partner · Kitsap Physical Therapy

physical therapist Port Orchard, WA NPI on file?

Overview

Level
VP
Tenure
24 years
since Oct 2002
Gender
Female

Experience

Physical Therapist PartnerCurrent
Kitsap Physical Therapy
Since Oct 2002 · 24 years · Port Orchard, WA

Education

Eastern Washington University
BS
University of Puget Sound
BA

Skills

Manual Therapy Orthopedic Rehabilitation Orthopedic Rehabilitation Outpatient Orthopedics Physical Therapy Healthcare

About Kitsap Physical Therapy

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
20 to 99
Revenue
$1M to <$10M
Office Location
945 Hildebrand Ln Ne Ste 220, Bainbridge Island, WA

Professional Overview

Candy Nelson is a Physical Therapist Partner, currently affiliated with Kitsap Physical Therapy, based in Port Orchard, WA. As a physical therapist, Nelson contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Port Orchard, WA. They have been with Kitsap Physical Therapy for 24 years. Nelson holds academic credentials, including BS and BA, from Eastern Washington University and University of Puget Sound. Core competencies include Manual Therapy, Orthopedic, Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Outpatient Orthopedics. Kitsap Physical Therapy operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 20 to 99 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physical therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physical therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Port Orchard, WA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 75,598 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the physical therapist specialty. Candy Nelson is one of them.
  • 1,639 physical therapists are based in WA (out of 30,795 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 22 contacts at Kitsap Physical Therapy are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical physical therapist compensation in WA: $86,000 – $143,000 (median $109,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of physical therapists in WA: Providence Health & Services (36), Swedish Medical Center (24), Peacehealth (20).
  • 7% of physical therapists in WA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 78% of physical therapists in WA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Candy Nelson located?

Candy Nelson is based in Port Orchard, WA. They are currently affiliated with Kitsap Physical Therapy.

What is Candy Nelson's specialty?

Candy Nelson specializes in physical therapist. Their current role is Physical Therapist Partner.

Where does Candy Nelson currently work?

Candy Nelson currently works at Kitsap Physical Therapy. They have been there for 24 years.

What is Candy Nelson's educational background?

Candy Nelson attended Eastern Washington University and University of Puget Sound.

How do I contact Candy Nelson for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a physical therapist?

Recruiting physical therapists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for physical therapists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a physical therapist in WA?

physical therapists in WA typically earn $86,000 to $143,000 annually, with a median of $109,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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