Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningTherapeutic ExercisePatient EducationInterpersonal CommunicationCollaboration

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).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$83kOrthopedic Surgery median $113k (middle half $94k–$122k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$75k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in California28 active409 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia 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 listings347 in the last 30 days204 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 408 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Butte Premier Physical Therapy

Wellness and Fitness Services
Chico, California

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with 4% match
Health insurance ($200/month premium contribution)
Paid time off (2 weeks)
Sick time (40 hours/year)
APTA dues paid
Paid orthopedic residency
Continuing education

Living in Chico

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$449k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,561/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.2
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Chico, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.