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Porterville, California

Physical Therapist Full-Time

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$65/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Posting: Physical Therapist (PT) – Full-Time & Part-Time
  • Location: Sequoia Transitional Care – Porterville, CA
  • Pay: Starting at $60.00-65.00/hour BOE
  • Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | Weekend availability

Join Our Team at Sequoia Transitional Care

Sequoia Transitional Care is looking for a compassionate and skilled Staff Physical Therapist to join our therapy department. Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time work, this is your opportunity to become part of a supportive, professional, and mission-driven team dedicated to high-quality resident care.

Located in Porterville, CA, our facility is known for delivering exceptional rehabilitation and skilled nursing services in a collaborative environment where patients and staff thrive.

Position Summary

The Staff Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients, collaborating with healthcare team members, documenting services, and participating in staff training and education.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients within 24 hours (or 1 business day) of physician referral
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with physician approval
  • Deliver treatment in accordance with physician orders and PT best practices
  • Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with state regulations
  • Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely documentation of all patient care
  • Participate in interdisciplinary meetings including Care Conferences and Utilization Reviews
  • Provide caregiver education and training for post-discharge care
  • Recommend and assist with ordering of durable medical equipment (DME)
  • Ensure all department equipment is maintained in good working condition
  • Conduct in-service education for facility staff

Qualifications

  • Valid California Physical Therapy License (Required)
  • Current CPR Certification (Required)
  • Experience in geriatrics or rehabilitation medicine preferred
  • Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to relate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team
  • Reliable transportation and/or ability to relocate to Porterville, CA

We Offer

Competitive pay starting at $60/hour

Full Benefits Package for Eligible Employees, Including

  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Supportive team culture and ongoing training

Opportunities for Career Growth and Leadership

  • If you're passionate about helping others regain their strength and independence in a caring, team-oriented setting, apply today to join Sequoia Transitional Care in Porterville.
  • We look forward to welcoming you into our work family.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,518 salary observations; 3,892 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$130k 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Full-Time at PACS a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 17 employers

21
<$110k
9
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
3
$140k-155k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
66%
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Physical Therapist (Central Valley PACE - Modesto)

Golden Valley Health Centers · Stockton, California

$139k-$150k
#3

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Porterville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$332k
Typical market rent
$1,431/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.8
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Visalia, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About PACS

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Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Supportive team culture and ongoing training
Opportunities for career growth and leadership