Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$49.07-$72.26/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 43m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Compensation

Salary Range: $49..07 - $72.26 per hour

The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate. Factors that may be used to determine where newly hired employees will be placed in the pay range include the employee specific skills and qualifications, relevant years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most often, a newly hired employee will be placed below the midpoint of the range.

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Responsibilities

Position Overview

Staff Physical Therapist provides evaluation and treatment to a variety of complex in and outpatient diagnoses. Supervises daily professional patient related activities of Physical Therapist Assistant and Physical Therapy Aides. Communicates Physical Therapy goals and patient information to physician, hospital staff, and agents of reimbursement.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
  • Current California Physical Therapy issued by the Physical Therapy Board
  • Current Basic Life Support Certification

Preferred

  • Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • One (1) year of professional experience with both in and outpatient areas of an acute care hospital preferred, including pre-graduate clinical internships
  • Previous Skilled Nursing experience (OVCH)
  • Additional Board Specialty Certification(s) by the APTA

Overview

Nationally Recognized. Community Focused.

Community Memorial Healthcare is proud to earn the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from Healthgrades, placing Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura among the top 15% of hospitals nationwide and one of only 13 hospitals in Southern California recognized for patient experience excellence. Extraordinary patient care begins with extraordinary teams.

View all of our awards and accreditations and learn more about us as you explore career opportunities with a team committed to compassionate, award-winning care.

Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County.

Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on – and answer to – the communities we serve.

Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits

To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That’s why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development.

Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family’s health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.

  • Competitive Pay
  • Shift Differentials
  • In-House Registry Rates
  • Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Voluntary Worksite Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Recognition programs
  • Employee service recognition events
  • Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
  • National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations

Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.

“We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer”

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and a current California Physical Therapy license. A Basic Life Support certification is required, and one year of professional experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationPatient TreatmentInpatient CareOutpatient CareSupervisionClinical DocumentationCommunicationRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,216 salary observations; 4,244 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 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 ~$126k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k 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
Listed pay$102k–$150kPhysical Therapy median $123k (middle half $114k–$132k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$116k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,216 state / 11,898 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$114k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,733 active21,732 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,627 in the last 30 days4,304 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 21 employers
15
<$110k
10
$110k-130k
4
$130k-150k
5
$150k-170k
2
$186k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
56%
Loan repayment
19% this job
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist II, Santa Cruz, Limited Term

Sutter Health · Santa Cruz, California

$133k-$186k
#2

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist II, Sunnyvale

Sutter Health · Sunnyvale, California

$133k-$186k
#3

Physical Therapist

$165,000
#4

Physical Therapist Case Manager, Level 2: Home Health

$125k-$160k
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,695 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Community Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Ventura, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Shift Differentials
In-House Registry Rates
Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
Voluntary Worksite Benefits
Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)

Living in Ventura

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$869k
Typical market rent
$2,898/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.5
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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