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Berkeley, California

Lead Physical Therapist - Berkeley

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80K–$120K, plus bonus

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits to Support You, Every Step of the Way

At Origin, we prioritize your health, well-being, and professional growth. Our full-time benefits are designed to empower you through every stage of life, including:

Healthcare Benefits: Medical, dental and vision benefits, and an employer-paid health reimbursement account covering in-network medical expenses like prescriptions, copays, and deductibles.

  • Paid Time Off: PTO for vacations, 9 paid federal holidays, and additional wellness days.
  • Parental & Family Support: Paid parental leave.
  • Financial Security: A 401(k) plan (after 1 year of employment) with employer matching and student loan payment support.
  • Continuing Education Stipends: Annual stipend for conferences or courses.
  • Monthly Bonus Potential
  • Robust onboarding and training program led by highly experienced Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists

At Origin, we believe in caring for the caregivers and redefining what it means to support your career and well-being.

About the Role

Lead Physical Therapists are responsible for supporting patient care and supporting clinic success by:

Synthesizing pertinent information from a patient's referral, medical records, imaging, intake forms and subjective history taking.

Diagnosing movement dysfunction via functional movement, posture and gait analysis, internal pelvic floor examinations, objective measurements and listening to patients concerns and goals.

Using critical thinking to develop individualized plans of care for patients to include the patient's goals and expected outcomes of the plan.

Utilizing evidence-based interventions such as therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, biofeedback and other modalities to achieve patients' goals.

Evaluating and documenting patient progress, utilizing outcomes to drive results and modifying the plan of care as needed.

Educating patients about what to expect from the recovery process and how to cope with challenges throughout the process

Following up with patients to ensure better adherence to plan of care

Connecting with providers and local organizations to increase awareness of therapies provided by the clinic and ensure that as many patients as possible that need care are able to receive it.

Clinical instruction of at least 1 student rotation per year after the first year of treatment in your specialty area

  • Other tasks as assigned
  • What you’ll achieve
  • Having a deep sense of teamwork on behalf of patient care and outcomes will:
  • Result in serving as many patients as possible who need care with high quality physical therapy at Origin
  • Facilitation of care that creates meaningful outcomes (in partnership / mentorship with other PTs and/or providers as necessary)

What Makes Us Different

While each position may demand distinct skills and qualifications, we operate as a unified team, driven by our shared core values. At Origin, we're all about creating a safe and supportive haven within our community. We’re a growing team of hardworking and passionate individuals who integrate the following values into our everyday practices:

Own it. We show up with our best work. We’re creative, focused, proactive, and get the details right.

Go big. We have a big vision for women’s health and are energized by our potential impact. We act with urgency, yet remember it’s a long game.

Stretch. Growth can be uncomfortable and progress isn’t always linear. We create a safe space for honest learning, taking risk, and understanding failure.

Be generous. We’re kind, high integrity, and assume the best. We celebrate wins and build each other up.

About You

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in California (experienced Physical Therapists and recent grads welcome to apply!)
  • Pelvic Floor physical therapy experience

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $120,000, plus bonus

Other Information

Origin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or interview process, please let us know. You can reach out to us at people@theoriginway.com for assistance.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. We participate in E-Verify. To learn more about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation Poster and the IER Right to Work Poster directly.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Physical Therapist is responsible for diagnosing movement dysfunction and developing individualized plans of care for patients. They also support clinic success by educating patients, ensuring adherence to treatment plans, and providing clinical instruction to students.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed Physical Therapists in California with experience in pelvic floor physical therapy. Both experienced professionals and recent graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Movement dysfunction diagnosisFunctional movement analysisIndividualized care planningPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,525 salary observations; 3,912 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,879 salary observations; 56,729 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 ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k 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 Lead Physical Therapist - Berkeley at Origin 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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 15 employers

13
<$105k
16
$105k-120k
0
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
69% this job
CME allowance
69% this job
Loan repayment
31% this job
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Physical Therapist (Central Valley PACE - Modesto)

$139k-$150k
#4

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
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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 Berkeley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.54M≈ 19.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,818/mo≈ 42% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
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.

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

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About Origin

Wellness and Fitness Services
Los Angeles, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
Health reimbursement account
PTO
9 paid federal holidays
Wellness days
Paid parental leave
401(k) with employer match
Student loan payment support