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Movement For Life
Santa Maria, California

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$110k

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Job Description

My name is Mark Teague and I am with Movement for Life Physical Therapy. Do you have a question or want to learn more about our opportunities? Text or call anytime at 805-458-0597

Title: Physical Therapist

Location: 2011 S. Broadway Suite N. Santa Maria, CA 93454

  • Schedule: Weekdays, Full-Time or Part-Time
  • Practice Setting: Private Outpatient Practice
  • Required License: Active or soon-to-be active Physical Therapist License
  • Compensation: $80k-$110k plus benefits

About Us

Movement for Life Physical Therapy is proudly 100% employee-owned—an achievement that only a small percentage of companies across the country can claim. Since 1999, we’ve grown to over 26+ clinics across California, Arizona, North Carolina, and Washington D.C. establishing ourselves as a right-sized orthopedic outpatient PT company.

We understand the challenges PT's face—like managing student loan debt, finding quality mentorship, and navigating demanding productivity expectations. That's why we’ve built an employee-focused, supportive atmosphere. At Movement for Life, we offer programs and resources designed to help you thrive and lay a strong foundation for your career. You can see indications of our philosophy from the fact that we have won the Private Practice of the Year award by the APTA.

Benefits & Programs

Sign-on Bonus

1st Year Mentorship: A structured program for new grads-- helping you build a solid foundation to become a successful clinician.

Revenue Sharing: We don’t want to just give a pat on the back for your productivity and hard work. We will share in the revenue that you generate beyond what is expected. As your average caseload increases, so does your compensation.

Student Loan Assistance: Student loans are a burden for most PT’s--we get that. That is why we will reimburse up to $1,800/year ($150/month) towards loans from PT school to help shorten the life of them.

Clinic Director Training: A 12-month program for motivated individuals who are looking for opportunities to advance their career.

APTA Accredited Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency: Partnered with the University of Southern California to create an exceptional OCS Residency.

Continuing Education: We provide in-house CEUS, MedBridge memberships, and many more opportunities depending on your passions and interests, as well as the patient population and needs of the communities we serve.

Profit Sharing: A team profit sharing plan in which the organization contributes dollars into individual team member accounts based on the success of the practice. Once eligible, you are automatically enrolled.

Employee Stock We are 100% employee-owned! The employees of Movement for Life own all of the shares in our company. Eligible employees receive shares in the company at no cost to the employee and you are automatically enrolled.

401(k) You have the option to open a 401(k) account and contribute pre-tax dollars via payroll deduction and have a broad range of investment choices.

Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision plans are offered to eligible full-time employees. We cover $325/month of the cost. All eligible employees are enrolled in an employer-paid life insurance policy as well.

Paid Time Off We offer 3 weeks or 15 days/year for the first 2 years of employment, 4 weeks or 20 days/year when beginning your third year, 5 weeks or 25 days/year after 10 years of employment. All PTO accrues per pay period to equal these amounts annually. Additionally, we offer selected paid holidays.

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job.

It is not designed to be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees, assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality orthopedic physical therapy services to patients in an outpatient setting. Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure effective patient outcomes and participate in professional development programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active or soon-to-be active Physical Therapist license. The role is suitable for both new graduates and experienced clinicians looking for a supportive, employee-owned environment.

Key Skills

Patient careClinical assessmentRehabilitationDocumentationTreatment planningPatient educationOrthopedics

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Movement For Life a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,270 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
Loan repayment
35% this job
Relocation assistance
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,270 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Santa Maria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$644k≈ 8.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,537/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.8
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 · Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Movement For Life

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
San Luis Obispo, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus
1st Year Mentorship Program
Revenue Sharing
Student Loan Assistance ($1,800/year)
Clinic Director Training
APTA Accredited Orthopedic PT Residency
Continuing Education (in-house CEUs, MedBridge)
Profit Sharing