Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Vantage Health Partners; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Annual CME stipend

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Relocation assistance encouraged

Job summary

Vantage Health Partners seeks an Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist in Stockton, CA. This on-site, full-time role focuses on evaluating and treating orthopedic conditions with evidence-based care and a diverse caseload.

You will implement individualized plans, deliver manual therapy, and guide patients through sport rehab, ergonomics, and prevention strategies while collaborating with physicians and care teams. Relocation is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must have PT degree from an accredited program and CA PT license.
• Ability to evaluate and treat orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Strong communication skills for patient education and collaboration.
• Experience in sports medicine rehab is preferred.
• Manual therapy proficiency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform orthopedic/musculoskeletal evaluations and set treatment goals.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individual physical therapy plans.
• Deliver therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and functional training.
• Provide rehab for active patients returning to sport/activity.
• Conduct ergonomics assessments and injury prevention strategies.
• Educate patients/caregivers on home programs and recovery expectations.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and outcomes accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and care teams for patient care.
• Monitor progress and adjust strategies to optimize outcomes.
• Participate in continuing education and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Orthopedic evaluation

Manual therapy

Evidence-based exercise therapy

Sports medicine rehab

Ergonomics assessment

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral in Physical Therapy

California Physical Therapist license

BLS certification

Job description

Description

We are seeking an Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist to join a rapidly growing outpatient practice in Stockton, CA. This full-time, on-site position offers Monday through Friday scheduling with no weekends, providing a balanced schedule for a dedicated clinician focused on patient recovery and long-term musculoskeletal health.

In this role, you will evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, developing individualized plans of care that support functional restoration and independence. Your work will span orthopedics, sports medicine, manual therapy, and ergonomics and injury prevention, allowing you to build a diverse clinical caseload while contributing to a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

The position offers a competitive base salary of $95,000 to $115,000 per year, plus quarterly incentive opportunities. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, an annual continuing medical education (CME) stipend, paid time off, paid holidays, and professional growth opportunities. Relocation candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive orthopedic and musculoskeletal evaluations to establish accurate diagnoses and treatment goals
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized physical therapy plans of care
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and functional training interventions
• Provide sports medicine rehabilitation for active patients returning to activity and athletic performance
• Design and deliver ergonomics assessments and injury prevention strategies
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, self-management, and recovery expectations
• Document patient evaluations, progress notes, and outcomes accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards
• Collaborate with referring physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient care
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment strategies to optimize outcomes
• Participate in continuing education and contribute to clinical quality improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Active California Physical Therapist license prior to start
• BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross) may be required
• Ability to evaluate and treat orthopedic and musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Preferred: Experience in sports medicine rehabilitation
• Preferred: Proficiency in manual therapy techniques
• Preferred: Knowledge of ergonomics and injury prevention principles
• Preferred: Skill in patient education and empowering self-management strategies