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TheraEd Staffing Group
Concord, California

Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join a Skilled Nursing Facility in Concord, California. This role involves working with a geriatric and post-acute population, helping patients recover from surgery, illness, or injury while improving mobility and overall function.

You will be responsible for evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, and guiding them toward greater independence and quality of life. If you are dedicated to patient-centered care and rehabilitation, this is a strong opportunity for both professional growth and meaningful impact.

Job Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with physical impairments in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical findings
  • Supervise and collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants to ensure effective care delivery
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed
  • Educate patients and caregivers on mobility, safety, and home exercise programs
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with facility and regulatory standards

Requirements

  • Active state license as a Physical Therapist in California
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • Minimum of 1 year of recent PT experience preferred, ideally in a SNF or geriatric setting
  • Strong clinical reasoning and leadership skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ recovery and long-term care

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with physical impairments within a Skilled Nursing Facility. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with Physical Therapist Assistants to ensure effective care delivery.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyGeriatric carePost-acute carePatient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,300 salary observations; 4,522 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 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)). 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
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $113k (middle half $90k–$133k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$116k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,300 state / 13,008 national salary observations
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,797 active22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,366 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
TheraEd Staffing Groupsilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index117 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,012 Physical Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility at TheraEd Staffing Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 35 employers
15
<$120k
10
$120k-135k
12
$135k-150k
9
$150k-165k
4
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 35 employers
401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
62% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$67.43-$94.4/hr
#2

Physical Therapist II, Pelvic Health, Lymphedema, Dublin

Sutter Health · Dublin, California

$133k-$186k
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) - Correctional Facility -Jamestown, CA

$80/hr
#4

Physical Therapist (PT) - Correctional Facility Chowchilla, CA

$80/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Concord

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$708k
Typical market rent
$2,569/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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