Physical Therapist (PT)
Listed compensation
$80-$105/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- W2 Employee
Job Summary
We are seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team! As a Physical Therapist, you will be working closely with patients each day to assist them as they exercise or practice daily tasks, motivate and encourage them, and correct their posture or form as needed.
You will also be recording accurate patient records, setting up all needed equipment and tools for each patient, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
The ideal candidate works well both independently and within a team, can maintain a positive attitude to encourage patients in recovery, and has existing knowledge of physical therapy guidelines and recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patient and develop a plan of treatment
- Provide exercise or practice daily functional tasks by correcting form, motivating them, and ensuring their safety
- Maintain accurate records for all patients, their treatment, and their progress
- Assist patients using support devices, such as a walker, cane, or wheelchair
- Maintain all equipment, ensuring a clean, safe work environment
Qualifications
- Current state licensing for physical therapy required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to create a positive, nurturing environment
- The ability to work well and make decisions in a high-stress environment
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,544 salary observations; 3,966 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $166k–$218k | Physical Therapy median $128k (middle half $114k–$135k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $94k nationally (+24%)1,544 state / 15,056 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$174k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,771 active | 21,979 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Medquest Health Services | gold tier, 86/100 | Top Employers work-life index6 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) at MEDQUEST HEALTH SERVICES 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 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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