Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$83k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
About the Role
Join Butte Premier Physical Therapy as an Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist in Chico, CA! This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated team, helping patients regain their mobility and improve their quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough evaluations of patients' physical conditions and needs.
- Develop personalized treatment plans based on individual assessments.
- Implement therapeutic exercises and modalities to promote recovery.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Educate patients and families on injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals for optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records of patient treatments.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and advancements in physical therapy.
Requirements
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of California.
- Experience in outpatient orthopedic settings preferred.
- Strong knowledge of rehabilitation techniques and modalities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Compassionate demeanor with a focus on patient care.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and education.
About Us
- What is our Why?
- Elevating the quality of care for our region because our friends and family deserve the best.
The best care is not just the most current evidence-based care, but taking the time to look our friends and family in the eye with every interaction and for them to feel confident that we will do everything within our capacity to help them feel better.
We don’t compete with other clinics. We compete with ourselves and strive to get better at our job every day.
Salary
$83,000 per year salary (negotiable to a degree)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
2 weeks paid time off (accrued at a rate of 0.04 PTO per hour worked)
Sick Time
40 hours per year to be used however you want
401(k)
4% match (to begin after 90-day probationary period)
Health Insurance
$200 per month paid toward your health insurance premium (to begin after 90 day probationary period). If you would prefer to start your health insurance coverage immediately, you will be responsible for the entire premium for the first 90 days.
APTA Dues Paid in full
Continuing Education
In order to work here, the expectation is that you will complete an orthopedic residency, which will be paid for by the clinic in exchange for a two-year commitment. Weekend classes where you travel for course work will not be held against your PTO. Additional mentorship will be provided in addition to the mentorship that is required for your residency program.
Additional weekend courses will be offered to supplement learning and enrich the experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k | Orthopedic Surgery median $113k (middle half $94k–$122k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$75k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in California | 28 active | 409 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 347 in the last 30 days | 204 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery pay trend | −1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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