Physical Therapist - OP - $25K Sign-on Bonus

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Physical Therapist

  • Full Time
  • Outpatient Setting

Benefits

  • $25K Sign-on Bonus
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with Match
  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • 100% Licensure/Certification Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures in physical medicine and rehabilitation for children and adults as prescribed by a referring physician. This role establishes individualized physical therapy goals, provides treatments, and regularly reassesses patient progress, documenting all findings accurately.

Essential Functions

  • Conducts thorough physical therapy evaluations to assess patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans across diverse patient populations.
  • Administers safe and effective therapy treatments, ensuring all interventions are appropriately documented.
  • Reassesses and adjusts treatment plans within appropriate timeframes to align with patient progress and changing needs.
  • Provides clear, concise, and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing information.
  • Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and post-treatment care to support long-term recovery.
  • Operates therapy equipment safely and maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Collaborates with referring physicians, peers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
  • Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics, tailoring care to individual needs.
  • Maintains compliance with facility policies, including safety, infection control, and risk management procedures.
  • Adapts to changes professionally and effectively, following the chain of command to address and resolve issues impacting patient care.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
  • 0-2 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of physical therapy principles, therapeutic techniques, and safety standards.
  • Ability to perform comprehensive evaluations and develop effective treatment plans.
  • Proficiency in using therapy equipment and technology for documentation and billing.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
  • Commitment to professional development and adherence to ethical and legal standards.

Licenses and Certifications

  • PT - Physical Therapist license in the state of employment required
  • BLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

INDRESPTHER

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures for patients in an outpatient setting. They are responsible for documenting patient progress, educating families on care plans, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationSafety Compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 44% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 28 employers

13
<$110k
19
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
4
$140k-155k
3
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
76%
Sign-on bonus
49% this job
Loan repayment
24%
Visa sponsorship
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Higher than about 2 in 10 of 21,438 Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Carlsbad

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$290k
Typical market rent
$1,658/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

$25K Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Match
Competitive Salary