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Redlands, California

Physical Therapist-PACE

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$49.48-$66.54/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist-PACE will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive and advanced program for physical therapy. Will include performing patient evaluations, goal setting, integrative treatment planning, follow-up assessments and ongoing patient and family education.

Provides care according to Physical Therapy, Medical Center policies and procedures, LLUH PACE policies and procedures, and the application of treatment techniques in accordance with discipline specific designated practice act.

Performs initial and annual screening assessments as assigned and makes appropriate recommendations for service and follow-up care as ordered. Promotes professional, collegial relationships. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy required.

Suitable combination of education, training, or experience along with a California license in Physical Therapy is acceptable. Minimum one year of personal or clinical/internship experience providing care of service for elder adults.

Knowledge and Skills: Ability to independently operate required equipment, assessment tools, HME equipment, copy machine, fax machine, answer telephone, Able to read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.

Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction.

Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.

Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Licensures and Certifications: Currently licensed by California Board of Physical Therapy required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association required. Valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle required at time of hire.

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will perform patient evaluations, develop integrative treatment plans, and provide ongoing education to patients and families. They are responsible for maintaining a comprehensive physical therapy program while ensuring compliance with medical center policies and practice acts.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Physical Therapy and a valid California license. A minimum of one year of clinical experience with elder adults and current BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationElderly careClinical assessmentEquipment calibrationDocumentationCommunicationCritical thinkingTime managementInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,300 salary observations; 4,522 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 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)), so the posted ~$121k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 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 score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$103k–$138kPhysical Therapy median $114k (middle half $88k–$126k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$116k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,300 state / 13,008 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$109k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,797 active22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,012 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 Physical Therapist-PACE at Loma Linda a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 19 employers
14
<$115k
14
$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k
1
$160k
3
$186k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
56%
Loan repayment
34%
Relocation assistance
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Redlands

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$586k
Typical market rent
$2,398/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
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 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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