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San Jose, California

Physical Therapist (PT) Offering $2,500 Retention Bonus

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58-$65/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

The Redwoods Post-Acute Team – Care Meets Community! Located in the heart of Willow Glen, San Jose, it is a 152-bed skilled nursing facility dedicated to providing exceptional post-acute and long-term care.

As one of the most fulfilling healthcare environments in the Bay Area, we take pride in our compassionate team, strong support system, and commitment to excellence.

If you're looking for a rewarding career in a collaborative, patient-centered environment, we’d love for you to join our growing team and make a meaningful impact every day. Where You Belong, Where You Thrive!

As a Physical Therapist at THE REDWOODS POST-ACUTE in BETT, you will play a critical role in improving the physical health and functional mobility of patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery.

Your primary objective will be to design and implement personalized rehabilitation programs that address each patient’s unique needs, focusing on orthopedic and geriatric rehabilitation as well as sports-related injuries.

You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure comprehensive care and optimal recovery outcomes. Through manual therapy techniques and evidence-based interventions, you will help patients regain strength, reduce pain, and enhance their quality of life.

Your work will directly contribute to patients’ independence and ability to return to their daily activities safely and effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of employment.
  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate).
  • Proven experience in orthopedic rehabilitation and manual therapy.
  • Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology related to physical therapy.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certification in Sports Medicine or Sports Physical Therapy.
  • Experience working with geriatric populations and post-acute care settings.
  • Advanced training or certification in manual therapy techniques.
  • Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
  • Continuing education in rehabilitation technologies and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Implement therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques to improve mobility, strength, and function.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly to achieve optimal rehabilitation outcomes.
  • Educate patients and their families on injury prevention, home exercise programs, and health maintenance.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity.
  • Document patient evaluations, treatments, and progress notes accurately and timely in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Stay current with advancements in physical therapy practices and integrate new techniques into patient care.

The required skills such as physical therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, and manual therapy are essential for assessing patient conditions and delivering targeted treatment plans that promote recovery.

Rehabilitation expertise allows you to tailor interventions for diverse patient populations, including those with sports injuries and geriatric needs, ensuring comprehensive care.

Orthopedics and sports medicine knowledge enable you to address musculoskeletal issues effectively and support patients in regaining functional mobility. Geriatric rehabilitation skills are critical for managing age-related physical challenges and improving quality of life for older adults.

Additionally, strong communication and teamwork skills facilitate collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and patient education, which are vital for successful rehabilitation outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a valid Physical Therapist license and a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Proven experience in manual therapy and orthopedic rehabilitation is essential, with certifications in sports medicine or geriatric care preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentInterpersonal CommunicationTreatment Planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

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

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,525 salary observations; 3,917 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,883 salary observations; 56,734 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) Offering $2,500 Retention Bonus at Links Healthcare 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 22,017 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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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 22,017 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.