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Anderson Sport and Wellness
Newport Beach, California

Per Diem Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist — Low-Volume Private Practice

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$60-$75/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Per Diem Work, Without the Corporate Caseload

Anderson Sport and Wellness is a cash-pay outpatient orthopedic practice in Newport Beach treating a highly active, athletic population alongside specialized neurological, concussion, and vestibular cases. We've built something rare: a 6-patients-a-day model with an active waitlist — real demand, not a caseload you build from scratch.

We're looking for a clinically strong professional to join our team on a per diem basis. What sets our practice apart is our proprietary treatment approach. Our specialized exercise protocols and technology are the reason we deliver consistent results, achieving a 90% success rate with complex cases. We're looking for someone who brings strong clinical judgment and is open to incorporating our technology into patient care.

  • What the Role Looks Like
  • Streamlined onboarding — live with patients the same day
  • Caseload of just 6 patients per day — compared to the industry standard of 12–20
  • 60–90 minute appointments, instead of the standard 15–20, allowing for more comprehensive care
  • Charting time built into your shift, so documentation doesn't follow you home
  • Significantly reduced physical wear and tear on your body, thanks to the effectiveness of our proprietary technology
  • Shift flexibility tailored to your availability — no minimum commitment
  • Treatment built around our technology integration

Required Qualifications

Licensed PT with 1–2 years of outpatient orthopedic clinical experience (3+ preferred)

Demonstrated clinical independence, sound clinical judgment, and a strong track record of excellent patient outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

Vestibular/concussion experience is a plus, but not required

Willingness to learn and consistently incorporate our established protocols, proprietary exercises, and technology into patient care

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality outpatient orthopedic physical therapy to a caseload of six patients per day using proprietary treatment protocols. Ensure comprehensive care and accurate documentation within a low-volume, private practice setting.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed physical therapists with 1–2 years of outpatient orthopedic experience, though 3+ years is preferred. Strong clinical judgment and a willingness to integrate established technology and exercise protocols into patient care are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Vestibular RehabilitationConcussion ManagementPatient Assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist — Low-Volume Private Practice at Anderson Sport and Wellness a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 410 active Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 45 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in orthopedic surgery (physical therapy)ranked against 410 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$125k–$156kOrthopedic Surgery median $128k (middle half $128k–$128k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$127k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in California27 active423 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 53% no weekends45 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 Orthopedic Surgery listings346 in the last 30 days235 the 30 days before (+47%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery pay trend−4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (410 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings), 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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Annual compensation range

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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.3
Better work-life than 60% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 410 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Anderson Sport and Wellness

Medical Practices
Newport Beach, California

Benefits & Perks

Flexible shifts
No minimum commitment
Charting time built into shift

Living in Newport Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$3.14M
Typical market rent
$4,364/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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