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JobsPhysical Therapist JobsHealthcare Jobs in CaliforniaPhysical Therapist (PT)

Pays $55-$58/hr — Physical Therapist market median is ~$125k (29 jobs)

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Links Healthcare
Bakersfield, California

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time PT at skilled nursing facility in Bakersfield, CA. Salary $55 - $58/hour. Sign-on bonus up to $5,000. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO.

Join Links Healthcare as a Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing, Sign-On Bonus in Bakersfield, California. The Orchards Post-Acute is a community that offers nursing care and skilled nursing and located in Bakersfield, California with 150 beds. Residents who live at the facility can choose from a range of studio room layouts.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $55 - $58/hour.
  • Signing bonus: $5,000.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • 401K
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Paid Time Off
  • Supportive Environment
  • Positive Work Culture
  • Professional Growth: CEU opportunities

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Links Healthcare in Bakersfield, California.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist assesses patients to design and implement personalized rehabilitation plans aimed at restoring mobility and reducing pain. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to monitor patient progress and provide guidance to support staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and possess active state licensure. Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings is considered a plus.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Physical TherapyPatient AssessmentRehabilitation PlanningTherapeutic ExercisesManual TherapyPatient EducationDocumentationMultidisciplinary CollaborationProblem-solvingInterpersonal Skills

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 29 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Salary Distribution35 jobs · 22 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
47% this job
CME allowance
47% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
10%

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About Links Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
201-500 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Sign On Bonus of up to $5000
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
401K
Life Insurance and AD&D
Paid Time Off
Supportive Environment
Positive Work Culture
Professional Growth: CEU opportunities

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