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Cathedral City, California

Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Physical TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100K - $140K

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist - Outpatient

"What has stood out to me most with All Star is the massive amount of support and encouragement for growth. The autonomy to practice how you want to deliver patient care, build, and lead your team has been empowering. The resources to help you grow as a clinician and leader are easily available for all clinicians." - Monica Miller, DPT Cert. MDT

Job Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $100K - $140K per year Job Location: Desert Hot Springs Ca.

Sign on bonus up to $10K, plus daily productivity bonuses available

All Star Physical Therapy in Desert Hot Springs, CA is looking for a driven and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our close-knit, outpatient orthopedic team.

We pride ourselves on our family-like culture and loyal patient following, and we’re seeking someone who shares our strong work ethic and passion for excellent care. In this role, you ensure great patient treatment and outcomes, while also guiding and overseeing our dedicated PTA's.

We are thrilled with our new AI documention software. It literally cuts your documentation time by 90%, giving you more time to treat your patients. All of our PT's receive daily productivity bonuses which often add up to around an extra $1300/month.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and value being rewarded for your contributions, we’d love to meet you!

How Confluent Health Supports You

LIFT (Loan Incentive for Therapists) program – eligible clinicians may receive up to $25,000 in student loan repayment, paid directly to the lender.

  • Fully paid trainings, certifications and education programs through Evidence in Motion (EIM)
  • AI enabled Clinical documentation which therapists report reduces documentation time by 90%
  • A focus to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture
  • Comprehensive mentorship and career development
  • Leadership and talent development opportunities
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Industry leading Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD insurances
  • 401(k) Employer Matching
  • Family Building and Parental Benefits

You’ll Achieve Success By

  • Reviewing patients medical history
  • Provide excellent 1:1 care for your patients, spending an average of 30 minutes with each person
  • Diagnosing patients by observing their movements and listening to their concerns
  • Developing individualized treatment plans for patients with clear goals and expected outcomes
  • Using exercises, stretching, equipment, and hands-on manual therapy to manage patients’ pain, increase mobility, and prevent further pain and injury
  • Recording patient progress and modifying the plan of care as needed

Qualifications

  • Physical Therapist Licensure in good standing in California
  • CPR and first aid certification required

Who We Are

Since 2013, All Star PT has been serving our community and helping patients of all ages regain their independence and confidence. With 28 locations and more than 90 highly skilled physical therapists, we offer a wide variety of cutting-edge treatments to help our patients heal quickly and completely.

All Star Physical Therapy is a member of the Confluent Health family of physical and occupational therapy companies. Together, we are transforming healthcare by strengthening private practices and developing highly effective clinicians all across the country.

Confluent Health and All Star Physical Therapy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Confluent Health and All Star Physical Therapy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate comprehensive clinical knowledge and acceptable performance in all aspects of the patient/client encounter.

Comply with all regulatory guidance including but not limited to HIPAA, Medicare rules and billing and coding guidance.

Communicate effectively with patients/clients, the public and all members of the healthcare team.

Qualifications

Physical Therapist licensure in good standing, or the ability to obtain state licensure.

AHA BLS Required

Experienced Physical Therapists and New Grads are welcome to apply.

Must successfully complete all pre-employment standards.

New Grads and Experienced Physical Therapists Welcome to Apply! Talk with one of our Leaders today to learn more.

A member of the Confluent Health family of physical therapy companies.

EOE

About

Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@goconfluent.com.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Orthopedic physical therapyTreatment planningPatient assessmentTeam leadershipPain managementMobility trainingRehabilitationPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,216 salary observations; 4,244 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 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)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 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 score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$100k–$140kPhysical Therapy median $115k (middle half $110k–$155k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$116k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,216 state / 11,898 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$108k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,715 active21,490 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-on · $25k loan repaymentCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,820 in the last 30 days4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,894 Physical Therapy listings), 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 - Outpatient at Confluent Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 22 employers
13
<$110k
10
$110k-130k
4
$130k-150k
5
$150k-170k
2
$186k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
Loan repayment
17% this job
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$133k-$186k
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Confluent Health

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Louisville, Kentucky
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student loan repayment up to $25,000
Sign-on bonus up to $10,000
Free continued education
Generous paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, LTD
401(k) with employer match
Family building and parental benefits
Daily productivity bonuses

Living in Cathedral City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$480k≈ 4.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,343/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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