Physical Therapist- Full time- Vista Way
Listed compensation
$50.64-$73.42/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern, benefits and time off.
Job Description
Hours: Shift Start Time:
9 AM
Shift End Time
5:30 PM
AWS Hours Requirement
8/40 - 8 Hour Shift
Additional Shift Information
Weekend Requirements
As Needed
On-Call Required
No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum)
$50.640 - $62.040 - $73.420
This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU.
What You Will Do
Provides individualized and quality evaluations, assessments, prognoses, treatments and education to meet each patient's needs based on medical necessity and clinical indication in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act and Title 16 requirements.
These services will be provided in settings across the entire continuum of care including inpatient acute care, inpatient acute rehabilitation, and outpatient services. Adheres to professional standards of conduct and ethics as outlined by department expectations and professional organizations.
Maintains productivity, weekend and holiday requirements as specified. Ongoing professional development, and continuing education to promote clinical excellence and evidence-based practice.
Assists patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
Required Qualifications
Other Graduate of an approved professional school or graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree in Physical Therapy.
- Competent in provision of Physical Therapy modalities, interventions, and procedures.
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
Preferred Qualifications
1 Year experience as a Physical Therapist.
Other Qualification Requirements
Licensed or eligible for licensure by the Physical Therapy Board of California. - REQUIRED
Essential Functions
The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
1. Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
2. Accurately perform individualized and quality evaluations, assessments, prognoses, treatments and education to patients and families/caregivers.
3. Provide care in inpatient acute care, inpatient acute rehabilitation, and/or outpatient settings based on patient care and business needs.
4. Meet weekend and holiday requirements based on FTE status.
5. Independently assess all areas relevant to patient function, utilize sound clinical decision making skills, develop a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan, and complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
6. Accurately enters data in Tri-City Medical Center’s Electronic Health Record System
7. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
8. Provide mentorship as requested (voluntary)
9. Follows organization’s rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards while carrying out the mission, vision, and values of Tri-City Health District.
10. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge and proficiency of standard office equipment (i. e., fax, photocopier), personal computer and computer software skills (i. e., MS Windows Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internet).
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Strong Customer Service skills.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
Key Responsibilities
Provides individualized evaluations, assessments, and treatments to patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to assist patients in reaching their maximum functional performance.
Requirements
Requires a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school and current licensure or eligibility in California. Must hold an AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (1,189 salary observations; 4,756 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,162 salary observations; 66,743 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 ~$129k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $105k–$153k | Physical Therapy median $120k (middle half $87k–$132k)40 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $118k median in California | $94k nationally (+25%)1,189 state / 12,162 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$117k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,815 active | 22,189 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California 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 listings | 7,996 in the last 30 days | 4,461 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist- Full time- Vista Way at Sharp HealthCare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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