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EmpowerMe Wellness
Paso Robles, California

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52.00–$61.00 /hr

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Job Description

This isn’t therapy as usual – it’s therapy reimagined.

At EmpowerMe Wellness, our therapists don’t just treat patients — they become the heartbeat of EmpowerMe 360, our integrated model of care. EmpowerMe 360 connects therapy, wellness, and medical providers into one seamless experience for residents. As part of this program, you’ll be the trusted guide for seniors, helping them live stronger, safer, and more independent lives.

Your Impact = Residents’ Independence

Every time you help a resident move with confidence, reduce a fall risk, or master a daily task, you’ll see the power of EmpowerMe 360 in action.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Provide therapy and wellness services (physical, occupational, or speech) for older adults

Conduct assessments, create personalized care plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions as part of a collaborative team

Support care coordination with wellness check-ins, caregiver communication, and telehealth support

Maintain professional and ethical standards in line with company initiatives

Contribute to program development and continuous quality improvement

Help residents maximize independence, confidence, and satisfaction

Why You’ll Love It Here

Impact You Can See: Build meaningful relationships with residents while helping them stay active, safe, and out of the hospital.

Balance You Can Count On: No late nights, no constant driving — predictable schedules that work for your life.

Growth You Can Build On: Opportunities for leadership, specialty programs, and professional development.

Variety Every Day: Therapy, care coordination, and wellness check-ins keep your role dynamic.

A Supportive Culture: Therapists are celebrated here, not sidelined.

Benefits You’ll Love

All Team Members: Flexible schedule

  • Fun, team-focused culture
  • Career growth & cross-training
  • Recognition programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free CEU Access

Full-Time: Full medical, dental, vision

  • 401(k) with match
  • HSA, FSA, Life & Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Flexible Paid Time Off

Part-Time: Voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance)

  • 401(k) with match

Qualifications

  • What You’ll Bring to EmpowerMe
  • Current professional license in your therapy discipline (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP)
  • Passion for empowering seniors to live their best lives
  • Strong clinical skills with a collaborative spirit
  • Love for teamwork, connection, and being visible in your community
  • Bring your skills, your passion, and your heart to EmpowerMe Wellness.

About EmpowerMe Wellness

EmpowerMe Wellness is an integrated healthcare company partnering with senior living communities nationwide. Through our EmpowerMe 360 program, we bring together therapy, pharmacy, and medical care to help residents live stronger, safer, and more independent lives.

Guided by our mission of improving the lives of seniors and the communities they call home, our therapists are at the heart of this purpose — delivering care with meaning, building trusted relationships, and shaping the future of senior wellness every day.

$52.00 - $61.00 per hour

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapyOccupational therapySpeech therapyClinical assessmentCare planningGeriatric careFall risk reductionPatient communicationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,501 salary observations; 3,845 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,653 salary observations; 55,735 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) at EmpowerMe Wellness a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,389 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 19 employers

15
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
65%
Loan repayment
41%
Relocation assistance
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$150k-$160k
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$139k-$150k
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,389 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Paso Robles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$735k
Typical market rent
$2,803/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About EmpowerMe Wellness

Hospitals and Health Care
St Louis, Missouri
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Free CEU Access
401(k) with match
Medical, dental, vision (full-time)
HSA, FSA, Life & Disability Insurance
Flexible Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Recognition programs