Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$100k-$120k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Physical Therapist (Outpatient)
(Excellent Full Benefits Package, Competitive Compensation Structure and much more!)
Whether you're a new graduate seeking exceptional mentorship or an experienced PT looking for a collaborative, supportive environment with opportunities for continued professional growth, this could be the perfect fit!
Position Responsibilities
Flexible Scheduling: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with the flexibility to create a schedule that works for you!
Dedicated Support: Every PT is assigned a full-time aide to assist with patient care.
Excellent Mentorship: Work alongside experienced DPTs in a collaborative, learning-focused environment with an established residency program.
Career Growth: Develop your clinical skills and advance professionally with supportive, clinician-led leadership.
Diverse Caseload: Treat orthopedic and sports medicine patients, including recreational athletes, student athletes, and pre- and post-operative patients.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree
- Active PT license or eligibility for licensure
- Strong communication and patient care skills
- Passion for orthopedic rehabilitation, teamwork, and continued learning
- New graduates are encouraged to apply!
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will provide patient care for a diverse caseload including orthopedic and sports medicine patients. They will work collaboratively with a dedicated aide and experienced DPTs in an outpatient setting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and possess an active PT license or eligibility for licensure. Strong communication skills and a passion for orthopedic rehabilitation are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,187 salary observations; 4,224 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,826 salary observations; 61,306 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $100k–$120k | Physical Therapy median $115k (middle half $100k–$140k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $116k median in California | $93k nationally (+25%)1,187 state / 11,826 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$99k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,731 active | 21,715 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physical Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Top Physical Therapist Jobs
38 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
38 jobs · 24 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
35 jobs · 24 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,800 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Pasadena
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.30M≈ 13.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $3,010/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 113.6
- 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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.