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TheraEd Staffing Group
Modesto, California

Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join a Skilled Nursing Facility in Modesto, California. This role involves working with a geriatric and post-acute population, helping patients recover from surgery, illness, or injury while improving mobility and overall function.

You will be responsible for evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, and guiding them toward greater independence and quality of life. If you are dedicated to patient-centered care and rehabilitation, this is a strong opportunity for both professional growth and meaningful impact.

Job Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with physical impairments in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical findings
  • Supervise and collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants to ensure effective care delivery
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed
  • Educate patients and caregivers on mobility, safety, and home exercise programs
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with facility and regulatory standards

Requirements

  • Active state license as a Physical Therapist in California
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • Minimum of 1 year of recent PT experience preferred, ideally in a SNF or geriatric setting
  • Strong clinical reasoning and leadership skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ recovery and long-term care

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in a skilled nursing facility to improve mobility and function. They will also collaborate with assistants and educate caregivers on safety and rehabilitation programs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyGeriatric carePost-acute rehabilitationPatient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationMobility trainingSafety assessmentBLS certification

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,238 salary observations; 4,496 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,442 salary observations; 64,443 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)). 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 paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $118k (middle half $110k–$133k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$116k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,238 state / 12,442 national salary observations
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,718 active21,268 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 44% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,754 in the last 30 days4,474 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
TheraEd Staffing Groupsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index113 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life 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

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

45 jobs · 36 employers
11
<$110k
12
$110k-130k
12
$130k-150k
10
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 36 employers
401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
66% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

People Well Staffing · Los Banos, California

$60-$80/hr
#2

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#3

Physical Therapist Case Manager, Level 2: Home Health

$125k-$160k
#4

Physical Therapist for Alameda/Contra Costa / Solano Counties

$80k-$160k
+ 46 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,256 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement
Supportive team environment

Living in Modesto

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$2,022/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.1
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 · Modesto, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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