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Lemoore, California

Physical Therapist w/sign-on bonus - 5402

Physical TherapistNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125k-$148k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

We have a new need for a Physical Therapist at the Naval Health Clinic Lemoore, CA.

Core Duties may include but are not limited to:

  • Perform a full range of physical therapist services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted by the facility.
  • Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient.
  • Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
  • Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
  • Administer soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
  • Administer traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment.
  • Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and/or automated systems.
  • Coordinate treatment with physicians and other staff members to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of the patient's health care. Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns, as required.
  • Perform prevention and wellness activities, education, screening, and promote positive health behaviors.

Additional Duties

Perform a full range of physical therapist services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted by the facility.

  • Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient.
  • Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
  • Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing various physical activities, such as nonmanual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
  • Administer soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
  • Administer traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment.
  • Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and/or automated systems

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8.5 or 9 Hour shifts between 7:00am and 8:00pm, with a lunch break

  • No Weekends, No Holidays
  • No Call, No Call-Back

Minimum Qualifications

  • Degree: Master's degree in physical therapy or Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy for graduates prior to January 1, 2002.
  • Education: Graduate from a college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
  • Experience: Possess a minimum of 2-years of experience as a Physical Therapist within the last 3 years.
  • Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist in any state.
  • Life Support Certification: Possess a current AHA OR ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
  • Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits

  • Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more
  • Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
  • Matching 401K
  • Pay Scale: $60.00- $71.00 per hour, to be determined based on qualifications and experience
  • $5,000.00 sign-on bonus payable with first paycheck!

Key Responsibilities

Perform a full range of physical therapy services including patient evaluation, treatment planning, and the administration of manual exercises and soft tissue mobilization. Coordinate care with physicians and other staff while maintaining accurate patient records in clinical systems.

Requirements

Requires a Master's or Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE-approved program and a minimum of 2 years of experience within the last 3 years. Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted physical therapy license and a current BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Traction therapyPatient educationClinical documentationAssistive devicesBLS certification

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,368 salary observations; 4,141 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,279 salary observations; 60,551 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 21,827 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$125k–$148kPhysical Therapy median $113k (middle half $96k–$133k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,368 state / 13,279 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$123k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,734 active21,898 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 58% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Vantage Search Groupsilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index21 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,827 Physical Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist w/sign-on bonus - 5402 at Vantage Search 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 21,827 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution

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4
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
62% this job
Sign-on bonus
47% this job
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
6%

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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 21,827 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Paid vacation
Paid sick time
11 paid federal holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance
Health savings account
Annual CME stipend

Living in Lemoore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$366k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,868/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.6
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.

BEA 2024 · Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.