Pays $46-$56/hr — $14k below the Physical Therapist market median of ~$131k (24 jobs)
About the Role
Outpatient orthopedic physical therapist. $46 - $56/hour. Loan repayment, sign-on bonus. Escondido, CA.
Join All Star Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist – Loan Repayment, Sign-On Bonus in Escondido, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $46 - $56/hour.
- Signing bonus: $10,000.
- Up to $25K Student Loan Reimbursement
- Free Continued Education
- 401(k) with 4% Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD Insurances
- Family Building and Parental Benefits
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with All Star Physical Therapy in Escondido, California, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will provide comprehensive patient treatment and ensure positive clinical outcomes while overseeing Physical Therapist Assistants. They are also responsible for maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, including HIPAA and Medicare billing rules.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Physical Therapist license and an AHA BLS certification. Both experienced professionals and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,630 salary observations; 3,104 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (20,688 salary observations; 47,064 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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