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Confluent Health
Valencia, California

Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist Lead, Hospital Inpatient

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$51-$60/hr

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Job Description

True 1 0n 1 Patient Care (avg 8 patients per shift) - $5K Sign On Bonus - 401K w/ a 4% Match

Are you gettting burned out seeing 16-24 patients a day? You will never see that here! Your daily caseload will average between 7-10 patients per day! True 1 on 1 care is what we pride ourselves in, ensuring you do not feel burnt out during your drive home after work.

We are a 357-bed, not-for-profit community hospital and trauma center known for our highly respected cancer program, advanced primary stroke center, spine and joint program, an acute rehab unit which helps individuals regain their independence, growing cardiovascular services, outpatient wound care services, highly attentive physical and occupational therapies, and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical services.

We are seeking a inpatient Occupational or Physical Therapist to join/lead our hospital team in Valencia, CA! You will oversee a respected team of OT's, PT's, SLP's, PTA's, OTA's, along with providing direct patient care and support rehabilitation activities. All of our therapists get membership with Evidence In Motion (Professional Development Program), so, if continued education and growth is something you are drawn to….. we are the company for you.

How Confluent Health Supports You

Student loan repayment program: We cover $1,300/year directly to your lender, helping you reduce your debt and your tax burden (amount increases to $1,500 after two years).

  • Fully paid trainings, certifications and education programs through Evidence in Motion (EIM)
  • A focus to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture
  • Comprehensive mentorship and career development
  • Leadership and talent development opportunities
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Industry leading Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD insurances
  • 401(k) with a 4% Employer Match
  • Family Building and Parental Benefits

Responsibilities

We Grow and Develop – every Occupational/Physical Therapist is encouraged to expand their skills and work towards a specialty. We provide a structured learning pathway that leads to specialization, and an environment where continual learning is enabled and supported.

We Laugh – our team leaders strive to build an engaging and supportive environment where team members laugh, feel connected and thrive.

We do Meaningful Work - we are passionate about Physical Therapy as a vehicle to change the lives of our patients. We are looking for compassionate, dedicated team members to help us continue to maximize our impact.

Qualifications

  • Passion around serving others!
  • AHA BLS required.
  • Current California license as a Occupational/Physical Therapist
  • 3 Full years of licensed hospital inpatient experience

About

Compensation: $51 - $60/hour, $5K sign on bonus, with additional compensation opportunities for certifications. Benefits include generous paid time off, paid continued education, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@goconfluent.com.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Occupational therapyInpatient carePatient assessmentTeam leadershipStroke rehabilitationClinical supervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 54% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,078 salary observations; 4,063 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 22,001 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$106k–$125kPhysical Therapy median $130k (middle half $113k–$141k)26 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$94k nationally (+25%)1,078 state / 10,783 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$104k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,717 active21,730 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 54% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-on · $1k loan repaymentCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,778 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,001 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist Lead, Hospital Inpatient at Confluent Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,001 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 15 employers
19
<$110k
9
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
3
$150k
3
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
25% this job
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist II, Santa Cruz

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$133k-$186k
#2

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist II, Sunnyvale

Sutter Health · Sunnyvale, California

$133k-$186k
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health

$50k-$170k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,001 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Confluent Health

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Louisville, Kentucky
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with 4% employer match
Student loan repayment ($1,300/year, increasing to $1,500 after 2 years)
Fully paid trainings and certifications through Evidence in Motion
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD insurance
Family Building and Parental Benefits
$5K Sign-On Bonus