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Alta Med
Santa Ana, California

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$51.26-$64.08/hr

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Job Description

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference.

We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone.

Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The Physical Therapist–PACE position provides high-quality services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease as they restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health. This position is responsible for evaluating individuals with mobility dysfunction and providing a plan of care that is specific to the individual's goals related to functional independence.

Minimum Requirements

  • Physical Therapist license issued by the State of California Physical Therapy Board is required
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the frail elderly (Geriatric) and disabled populations
  • A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish/Cantonese/Mandarin preferred.

Compensation

$51.26 - $64.08 hourly

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

  • Benefits & Career Development
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Flexible Spending
  • Career Advancement & Development opportunities
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Paid CME Days
  • Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Corporate Employee Discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist provides high-quality services to restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain for patients suffering from injuries or disease. They are responsible for evaluating individuals with mobility dysfunction and developing specific plans of care to promote functional independence.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Physical Therapist license issued by the State of California and possess at least one year of experience working with geriatric and disabled populations. A valid BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Geriatric careMobility assessmentPatient evaluationRehabilitationPain managementFunctional independence planningClinical documentationBilingual communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,036 salary observations; 3,651 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,394 salary observations; 56,600 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 25 employers

14
<$110k
13
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
4
$140k-155k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
68%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Physical Therapist (Central Valley PACE - Modesto)

Golden Valley Health Centers · Stockton, California

$139k-$150k
#3

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
+ 34 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 22,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Santa Ana

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$882k
Typical market rent
$2,812/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Alta Med

Wellness and Fitness Services
Los Angeles, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Flexible Spending
Career Advancement & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off & Holidays