Physical Therapist for Physical Therapy Clinic
Listed compensation
$80k-$110k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: PT2 - La Mesa - La Mesa, CA 91942
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: 4 Year Degree
- Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary/year
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Health Care
Works directly with Orthopedic Surgeons in outpatient physical therapy facilities. Post-op protocol-driven patient-centered rehab.
Responsibilities
The direction of patient care. Direction and supervision of clinical and administrative staff concerning patient care following the Physical Therapy Board of California. Communicate with physicians and other practitioners regarding patient issues.
Responsible To
Site Manager and Director of Physical Therapy CLINIC DUTIES: Perform Physical Therapy Evaluations and treatments. Proficiency with use of current EMR Perform objective measurements, including but not limited to psychometric, isometric, and functional.
Perform and/or participate in functional capacity examinations and work conditioning. Perform Patient Care Conference (PCC) and maintain patient chart management. Direct supervision of patients in conditioning program via physical therapy aide and physical therapist assistant.
Direct supervision of all clinical staff as per the Physical Therapy Board of California. Supervise patient scheduling. Development and maintenance of patient education program. Oversee and interact with physicians and nurse practitioners. Provide motivation, education, guidance, and support to patients.
Resolve and maintain quality of care issues. Treatment time and billing. Patient scheduling and patient flow issues. Public relations.
Patient and referral source dilemmas as they arise Assist in clinical training as necessary including Aide competency list Schedule meetings as necessary with the Site Manager and administration to discuss progress and future goals.
Maintain current knowledge of professional related literature and comply with California Physical Therapy Board continuing education requirements. Attend seminars/training/meetings as required. Qualifications
Qualifications
Education BS, preferred Masters in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Experience Orthopedic Rehabilitation. Experience in active care, clinical exercise experience preferred. Licenses Active and current Physical Therapy license.
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will perform patient evaluations, treatments, and functional capacity examinations while supervising clinical and administrative staff. They are responsible for maintaining quality of care, managing patient charts, and coordinating with physicians and other practitioners.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree, with a Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred. A current and active Physical Therapy license in California is required, along with experience in orthopedic rehabilitation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $80k–$110k | Orthopedic Surgery median $109k (middle half $100k–$128k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$86k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in California | 23 active | 434 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physical Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,814 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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