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American Advanced Management
Stockton, California

PHYSICAL THERAPIST (FT)

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43-$62/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Stockton, CA 95203Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $43.00 - $62.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayPosition Summary Under the direction of Physical Therapy Management at Dameron Hospital, the Physical Therapist is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and administering Physical Therapy services in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

This role ensures that the highest quality of care is provided to patients at all times.

The Physical Therapist delivers direct patient care to adult and geriatric populations, including comprehensive assessments, individualized and group treatments, and supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, support staff, and students.

The role also contributes to program development, performance improvement initiatives, and departmental policy updates. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective supervisory skills, and excellent communication across departmental lines. Professionalism, integrity, initiative, and adherence to hospital standards of conduct and care are essential. This is a non-union position. FTE 1.0 (5x8s) Day Qualifications

Position

Qualifications

Acute care experience preferred Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate or master’s program in Physical Therapy Current and valid California Physical Therapist license Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience preferred Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) Duties and

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services according to a written individualized plan of care Perform assessments of strength, mobility, gait, range of motion (ROM), and transfer capabilities Develop and implement treatment plans focused on rehabilitation and comfort maintenance Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and equipment use Monitor and report patients' responses to treatment and any condition changes to the physician Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, case conferences, and discharge planning Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, support staff, and students as needed Contribute to departmental quality improvement initiatives Maintain timely and accurate documentation of treatment plans, progress notes, and summaries Provide patient and caregiver consultations Support staff education and participate in in-service training when needed

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for planning and administering physical therapy services for adult and geriatric populations. This includes performing comprehensive assessments, implementing individualized treatment plans, and supervising support staff and students.

Requirements

Candidates must have a valid California Physical Therapist license and a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program. BLS certification from the AHA is required, and two years of relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient EducationGait TrainingRange Of Motion AssessmentMobility Training

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,525 salary observations; 3,917 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,883 salary observations; 56,734 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 ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 15 employers

13
<$105k
16
$105k-120k
0
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
Sign-on bonus
69%
CME allowance
69%
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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#4

Physical Therapist - Studio City

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Stockton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$412k
Typical market rent
$2,010/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
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.

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