Physical Therapist

W3Global; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking an Experienced Physical Therapist specializing in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation in Los Gatos, CA. The role supports flexible scheduling with on-site care and offers lucrative earnings based on caseload and productivity.

Candidates should hold a DPT with active CA licensure and 5+ years in outpatient orthopedic/sports rehab, plus strong clinical reasoning and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• DPT degree required and active California PT license.
• Typically 5+ years in outpatient orthopedic or sports rehab.
• Strong clinical reasoning and independent decision-making skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive PT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide advanced orthopedic and sports rehabilitation services.
• Utilize manual therapy and soft tissue techniques to address movement restrictions.
• Develop strength, conditioning, and sport-specific rehab programs.
• Design return-to-sport and return-to-performance plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans based on outcomes.
• Build relationships with patients, physicians and other professionals.
• Maintain caseload through excellent care and networking.
• Collaborate with clinicians to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitation

Manual therapy

Caseload management

Clinical reasoning

Patient communication

Sports rehabilitation

Education

DPT degree

CA PT license

5+ years outpatient orthopedic/sports

Job description

Experienced Physical Therapist - Sports & Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Location: Los Gatos, CA

Job Type: Part-Time or Full-Time | On-Site

Potential Earnings: $200,000+ annually, depending on caseload and productivity

Schedule: Flexible scheduling, with preference for afternoon and/or weekend availability

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide advanced orthopedic and sports rehabilitation services.
• Utilize manual therapy and soft tissue techniques to address movement restrictions and functional limitations.
• Develop strength, conditioning, and sport-specific rehabilitation programs.
• Design return-to-sport and return-to-performance programs.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plan based on clinical outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Develop and maintain a consistent patient caseload through excellent care, communication, and professional networking.
• Collaborate with other experienced clinicians to ensure continuity of patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.
• Active California Physical Therapist license.
• Typically 5+ years of clinical experience, preferably in outpatient orthopedic or sports rehabilitation.
• Strong clinical reasoning and independent decision-making skills.
• Excellent patient communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience with orthopedic rehabilitation, manual therapy, and individualized exercise programming.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and deliver high-quality patient care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) or Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) certification.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
• Background in sports performance, strength and conditioning, or return-to-sport rehabilitation.
• Experience working with athletes or physically active populations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in developing a professional referral network.
• Candidates with 3-4 years of strong outpatient orthopedic experience may be considered, although the practice strongly prefers more experienced clinicians or those with advanced certifications.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Part-time or full-time opportunities available.
• Approximately 16-40+ hours per week, depending on individual availability and patient demand.
• Flexible scheduling, with afternoon and/or weekend availability preferred.
• One-on-one treatment sessions.
• Private-pay sports and orthopedic rehabilitation environment.
• Small clinical team with administrative support.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• This is an opportunity for an experienced Physical Therapist who wants to continue treating patients while enjoying greater clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and compensation tied to professional contribution.
• You can build your own patient relationships, grow your caseload, and increase your earning potential without taking on the financial and administrative responsibilities of running a clinic.