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Physical Therapist (PT) Full-Time/PRN

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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$58-$65/hr

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Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT) – Full-Time / PRN

Creekside Post-Acute | San Jose, CA

Join Our Team!

Creekside Post-Acute is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive environment where residents and team members feel valued. Our team works together to help residents achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team. The PT will evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy services to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct physical therapy evaluations and assess residents’ functional needs.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
  • Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer training, and mobility interventions.
  • Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Recommend appropriate assistive devices and mobility strategies.
  • Educate residents, families, and caregivers on exercises, mobility, and safety.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Participate in care planning and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians, and other rehabilitation professionals.
  • Promote resident safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life.
  • Follow facility policies, professional standards, and applicable regulations.
  • Maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program.
  • Current and active California Physical Therapist license.
  • Previous experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, rehabilitation, or geriatric care preferred.
  • Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Ability to manage a clinical caseload effectively.
  • Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care.

Why Join Creekside POST-Acute?

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ recovery and independence.
  • Work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Join Creekside Post-Acute and become part of a team dedicated to helping residents improve their mobility, independence, and quality of life.

Where Care Meets Heart!

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Creekside Post-Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without discrimination based on any legally protected status.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationSafety monitoringAssessment skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,540 salary observations; 3,962 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,030 salary observations; 57,422 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 ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 19 employers

22
<$110k
9
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
4
$140k-155k
4
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
64%
CME allowance
56%
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist II, Santa Cruz

Sutter Health · Santa Cruz, California

$133k-$186k
#2

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist II, Sunnyvale

Sutter Health · Sunnyvale, California

$133k-$186k
#3

Physical Therapist

Salary Range: $165000.00
#4

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

$150k-$160k
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,180 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Jose

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.30M
Typical market rent
$3,563/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
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.

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off