Per Diem Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist — Low-Volume Private Practice
Listed compensation
$60-$75/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in orthopedic surgery (physical therapy) | ranked against 410 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $125k–$156k | Orthopedic Surgery median $128k (middle half $128k–$128k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$127k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in California | 27 active | 423 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 53% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 346 in the last 30 days | 235 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 |
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