Full-Time Physical Therapist (Flexible Hours)- Aptos, CA

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

About the Role

As a Physical Therapist at Precision Physical Therapy & Fitness, you will play a crucial role in helping patients recover from injuries and improve their physical function.

Your primary focus will be on developing personalized rehabilitation programs that address the unique needs of each patient, ensuring they achieve optimal recovery outcomes.

You will utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques, including manual therapy and exercise prescription, to facilitate healing and enhance mobility.

Collaboration with other healthcare professionals will be essential to provide comprehensive care and support for patients with diverse conditions, including orthopedic and sports-related injuries. Ultimately, your expertise will empower patients to regain their independence and improve their quality of life.

What You'll Do

Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical abilities and limitations to develop tailored treatment plans.

  • Implement and monitor rehabilitation programs, adjusting them as necessary based on patient progress.
  • Utilize manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercises to alleviate pain and improve mobility.
  • Educate patients and their families on injury prevention, rehabilitation processes, and home exercise programs.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting treatment progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Masters of Physical Therapy (MPT) degree from an accredited program.
  • Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist.

Key Responsibilities

You will develop and implement personalized rehabilitation programs to help patients recover from injuries and improve physical function. This involves conducting thorough assessments, utilizing manual therapy techniques, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentOrthopedic CareSports Injury RehabilitationPatient EducationDocumentationClinical Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,216 salary observations; 4,244 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 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
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapyranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $109k (middle half $100k–$122k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$116k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,216 state / 11,898 national salary observations
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,718 active21,515 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% 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) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,629 in the last 30 days4,307 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,894 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-Time Physical Therapist (Flexible Hours)- Aptos, CA at Precision Physical Therapy & Fitness a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

43 jobs · 38 employers
401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
51%
CME allowance
51%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Precision Physical Therapy & Fitness

Wellness and Fitness Services
Santa Cruz, CA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Hours

Living in Aptos

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.37M
Typical market rent
$4,226/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
109.9
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 · Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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