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Willits, California

Physical Therapist (Outpatient), Day Shift, Full-Time

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$51.09-$70.07/hr

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Full-Time
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Job Description

Nestled in the "Gateway to the Redwoods", Adventist Health Howard Memorial takes
pride in its legacy of providing exceptional, high-quality care since 1928. We
are comprised of a state-of-the-art 74,000 square foot facility, with four
surgery suites, an on-site farm-to-fork restaurant and 25 beautiful private
rooms designed with healing and comfort in mind. We provide a wide-range of
primary and specialty care services to best serve our community. Willits is home
to excellent trails and nature areas for hikers, campers and bicyclists. Whether
it is the climate, moderate cost of living or just the small-town atmosphere, it
is a place where everyone receives a warm welcome and treated like family.

Up to $20,000 hiring incentive and $5,000 relocation available for eligible
rehires and external hires who meet the required qualifications and conditions
for payment.

Job Summary

Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and
improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department
objectives. Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

* Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree: Required; only if obtained license
on or after January 2016; or foreign equivalent.
* Two years' Physical Therapy experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

* Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required

Essential Functions

* Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment
areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools
and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
* Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and
techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures
plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
* Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within
established deadlines.
* Supervises assigned assistants.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and
patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required
vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where
applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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therein.

#AHJOB

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving
more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of
care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and
values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and
hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and
talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff,
and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring
health, wholeness and hope.

Key Responsibilities

Plans and conducts physical therapy treatment programs to restore patient function while serving as a co-leader in interdisciplinary care. Completes comprehensive clinical documentation and supervises assigned assistants to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and active state licensure. Candidates must also hold current BLS or CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationSupervisionPatient assessmentDischarge planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (372 salary observations; 657 listings), vs ~$95k nationally (4,390 salary observations; 9,822 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$126k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Adventist Health

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San Luis Obispo, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $20,000 hiring incentive
$5,000 relocation assistance