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Compass Center
San Mateo, California

Physical Therapist- with Milestone Bonus

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Compass Center, Inc. is a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy agency, therapist owned and founded by parents of a special needs and medically complex child. We understand the challenging journey that families like ours have to navigate.

Our vision is to have a team with compassion who will share our vision to give exceptional services that go above and beyond the standards of care and practice in our communities. We have set very high hiring standards because we only hire therapists who we would have wanted for our own child.

We know that an amazing team is the foundation of our successful programs and the reason for our rapid growth. We value compassion, expertise, and a supportive team environment.

We are hiring candidates to join our Compass Center, Inc. team, who will embrace this opportunity to be part of a growing organization that respects and encourages work-life balance.

You will join a stress and drama free work environment, with a supportive organizational culture with Clinical Directors who will ensure you will be respected, heard, seen and valued.

*Special Offer: Receive a $500 bonus after 6 months of employment AND $500 bonus after 12 months of employment!

Offer valid for candidates who apply between 10/21/2025 and 12/31/2026.

This position is flexible and requires billable hours being met. Your caseload can be built up according to your scheduling needs. PT will complete early start evaluations and provide in-home and remote services to the families of infants and toddlers (ages 0-3) who have developmental delays. Pay DOE up to $65 per billable hour and paid drive time and mileage! Plus 401K, Medical and more for those eligible!

Responsibilities Include

Complete Treatment Sessions for Pediatric Clients

  • Communicate and collaborate with other therapists, team members and management team to ensure quality care
  • Complete PT assessments
  • Update work schedule and session notes
  • Attend team meetings and training

Job Qualifications

  • B.S., M.S. or D.P.T Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
  • Current Physical Therapy Licensure in California
  • Pediatric experience is highly preferred
  • Must pass a background and reference check

We are looking for someone who wants to be a part of our growth!

Visit our website to learn more: compasscenterinc.com

Apply now and take advantage of our $500 6-month bonus offer and $500 12-month bonus offer!

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will conduct pediatric treatment sessions and perform developmental assessments for infants and toddlers. They are also responsible for maintaining session notes, updating schedules, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a B.S., M.S., or D.P.T. degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess a current California license. Previous pediatric experience is highly preferred, and applicants must pass a background and reference check.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Early interventionTreatment planningPatient assessmentDocumentationCollaborationTime management

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
80%
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
Loan repayment
43%
Relocation assistance
17%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 435 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Mateo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.81M
Typical market rent
$3,917/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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.

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About Compass Center

Health and Human Services
Newhall , CA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401K
Medical
Paid drive time and mileage
$500 bonus after 6 months
$500 bonus after 12 months