Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$55.95-$71.25/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
A healthcare facility located an hour north of Redding, CA is looking for a full-time Physical Therapist to join their team. Great pay, benefits, and a supportive leadership team! Details are below.
Pay: $55.95 – $71.25/Hour (DOE)
Physical Therapist Opportunity
- Full-time, direct hire position
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8A-4:30P
The Physical Therapist is responsible for organizing, conducting, and developing a medically prescribed program of physical therapy in both hospital and outpatient settings
Evaluates a patient's medical history, posture, strength, flexibility, balance, and movement patterns to identify the root cause of pain or functional limits
Guides patients through targeted stretching, strength building, balance training, and neuromuscular re-education
Teaches patients proper ergonomics, home exercise routines, and injury prevention strategies to avoid future problems and reduce reliance on surgery or prescription drugs
Physical Therapist Requirements
- Licensed Registered Physical Therapist with the State of California or eligibility to obtain before hire
- BLS certification
- Pediatric and Adult experience highly preferred
The Surrounding Community
Located near the California-Oregon border, offering small-town charm with scenic surroundings perfect for hiking, fishing, and camping
- Historic location with beautiful architecture, numerous cultural exhibits, and a rich gold mining heritage
- Enjoy all four seasons, including hot summers and snowy winters
- Relaxed lifestyle with diverse and vibrant food scenes
Key Responsibilities
Organize, conduct, and develop medically prescribed physical therapy programs in hospital and outpatient settings. Evaluate patients’ medical histories and movement, then guide them through targeted exercises and education to improve function and prevent future injuries.
Requirements
Must hold a California Registered Physical Therapist license or be eligible to obtain one before hire, and must have BLS certification. Pediatric and adult experience are highly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (1,220 salary observations; 4,366 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 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 ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,055 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $116k–$148k | Physical Therapy median $133k (middle half $125k–$137k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $118k median in California | $94k nationally (+26%)1,220 state / 12,288 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$120k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,758 active | 21,814 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 50% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California physical therapist listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $13k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,999 in the last 30 days | 4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Ironside Human Resources | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index173 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Ironside Human Resources a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,055 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Redding
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $373k
- Typical market rent
- $1,647/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.7
- 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 · Redding, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.