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Rehab United
San Diego, California

Physical Therapist - Outpatient Ortho - Full Time

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$36-$55/hr

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Job Description

About Rehab United

Rehab United is a leading physical therapy practice in San Diego, committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment. We aim to empower individuals to return to doing the things they love through personalized and effective rehabilitation guided by our core values:

Service: We prioritize the needs of our patients and community, providing compassionate and attentive care.

Teamwork: We foster a collaborative environment where therapists and staff work together to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Accountability: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professional practice and take ownership of our actions.

  • Communication: We believe in clear and open communication with patients, colleagues, and referring physicians.
  • Inspiration: We strive to inspire our patients and each other to achieve their full potential.

We are dedicated to evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every individual receives the highest quality of care.

Job Summary

Rehab United is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Physical Therapist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing comprehensive physical therapy programs to address patients' musculoskeletal, neurological, and functional impairments. This role requires a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including detailed history, systems review, and appropriate objective tests and measures.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practice and patient goals.

Perform therapeutic interventions, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and modalities, as appropriate.

Document patient progress accurately and efficiently in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements within our EMR, Prompt.

  • Provide patient education regarding injury prevention, home exercise programs, and self-management strategies.
  • Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
  • Adhere to all ethical and professional standards of practice.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program.
  • Current California Physical Therapist (PT) license or Physical Therapist License Applicant (PTLA) status.
  • Strong clinical skills in musculoskeletal and/or neurological rehabilitation.
  • Knowledge of Applied Functional Science (AFS) preferred.
  • Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
  • New Graduate applicants encouraged.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Life and AD&D insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual, increasing with tenure.
  • 9 paid holidays annually.
  • 40 hours of paid sick leave.
  • Continuing education stipend for professional development.
  • Onsite CEU accredited courses.
  • Incentive program for performance-based earnings.
  • 50% discount on massage therapy services.
  • Complimentary fitness classes.
  • New Grad support: NPTE prep course and study guide paid for by RU.

Professional Development

  • Mentorship opportunities with experienced clinicians.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
  • Access to internal and external continuing education resources.
  • Support for professional certifications and specializations.

Work Environment

  • Collaborative and supportive team culture.
  • State-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
  • Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
  • Community outreach participation opportunities.

Compensation

  • $36.00-$55.00 Hourly (commensurate with prior experience as a licensed therapist)
  • NOTE: FLSA status will transition from hourly non-exempt to salaried exempt following 90 days of employment, provided the criteria outlined in California's salaried exempt regulations is fulfilled.
  • If you’re ready to take the next step in your PT journey, Rehab United is ready to hear from you!

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationPatient evaluationElectronic medical recordsMusculoskeletal rehabilitationClinical documentationInterpersonal skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,253 salary observations; 4,288 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,410 salary observations; 61,614 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$75k–$114kPhysical Therapy median $119k (middle half $97k–$134k)967 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$94k nationally (+25%)1,253 state / 12,410 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$85k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,740 active21,585 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 66% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,740 in the last 30 days4,063 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% 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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 16 employers
8
<$105k
15
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
6
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
64%
CME allowance
53% this job
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,566 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Rehab United

Health, Wellness & Fitness
San Diego, CA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO accrual increasing with tenure
9 paid holidays
40 hours paid sick leave
Continuing education stipend
Onsite CEU accredited courses

Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.00M
Typical market rent
$3,004/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
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 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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