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Doctors of Physical Therapy
Huntington Beach, California

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$84K - $95K

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Job Description

Are you a passionate licensed Physical Therapist seeking a fun, supportive, and dynamic outpatient setting? Huntington Beach Physical Therapy Specialists has a unique opportunity at our therapist-owned and led clinic, part of a prominent group of private practices. We’re excited to offer a full-time opportunity, at our Beach clinic an outpatient clinic in Huntington Beach, CA- a clinic known for its strong, collaborative team culture and passion for patient care.

Earn a competitive hourly rate, plus, participate in our uncapped Clinical Incentive Bonus Program, where you determine how much you earn. We also offer comprehensive, company-paid benefits with no paycheck deductions for medical, life, or disability insurance.

Experience what it’s like to be part of a team that truly cares for each other and lives its core values!

Why You'll Love Working with Us…

Team Culture

  • Make team-oriented decisions, blending professionalism with laughter.
  • Create a safe, warm, and friendly clinic atmosphere.
  • Lead with or without titles, stretching ourselves for team needs.
  • Problem-solve during difficulties and celebrate our wins together.
  • Exceed patients' expectations with every interaction.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • Clinical Productivity Incentive Program
  • 401k Plan Contribution
  • Generous PTO Plan - 2 Weeks of PTO and 6 Paid Holidays
  • Company Paid Comprehensive Health Coverage.
  • Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Continuing Education Reimbursement
  • Annual MedBridge Subscription
  • Emerging Leader Program
  • Mentorship Program
  • Access to Industry Leading Doctors for In-Person Learning and Development Opportunities
  • Cutting edge tools and resources to navigate your workload efficiently.
  • What We're Looking For…

Skills and Knowledge

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong operations and leadership skills to develop team members.
  • Superior organizational skills and ability to maximize efficiency.
  • Advanced computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Proficiency in teaching and using EMR software.
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Education and Experience

  • Graduate of a CAPTE-approved Physical Therapy Program.
  • Open to both experienced candidates and recent graduates.
  • Current state Physical Therapy license.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
  • Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus but not required.

Work Environment

  • Requires manual dexterity and general strength and endurance.
  • Routine lifting (5-35 lbs), carrying (5-10 lbs), pushing (5-150 lbs), and sustained gripping (40-50 lbs).
  • Guarding lift loads of 120-140 lbs.

If you're ready to join a team where you can thrive, inspire, and lead, we want to hear from you! This is a unique opportunity as our team members seldom leave, so don't miss your chance to be part of something special.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic outpatient physical therapy setting. Collaborate with a team to exceed patient expectations and contribute to a supportive clinic culture.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of a CAPTE-approved Physical Therapy program with a current state license and BLS certification. Open to both recent graduates and experienced candidates.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Verbal CommunicationOperations Management

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 ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k 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$84k–$95kPhysical Therapy median $115k (middle half $110k–$155k)22 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~$81k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,797 active22,002 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia 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 at Doctors of Physical Therapy 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% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
56% this job
Loan repayment
34%
Relocation assistance
16%

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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.

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About Doctors of Physical Therapy

Medical Practices
North Richland Hills, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Clinical Productivity Incentive Program
401k Plan Contribution
Generous PTO Plan (2 Weeks PTO + 6 Paid Holidays)
Company Paid Medical, Life, and Disability Insurance
Malpractice Insurance
Continuing Education Reimbursement
Annual MedBridge Subscription

Living in Huntington Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.28M≈ 15.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,105/mo≈ 44% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 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.