Physical Therapist

People Well Staffing; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Collaborative environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

People Well Staffing in Merced, CA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care based on functional goals.

You will provide evidence-based therapeutic exercise, mobility, balance, gait, and functional training, monitor progress, and collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation professionals, and the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes. CA license required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Active CA Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
• Current BLS/CPR certification as required by the employer.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Experience in the applicable setting preferred; qualified clinicians at varying experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care based on functional goals.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic exercise, mobility, balance, gait, and functional training.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on safety and home programs.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation professionals, and the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Merced, United States | Posted on 08/27/2026

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualizedplans of care based on functional goals.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic exercise,mobility, balance, gait, and functional training.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatmentplans as clinically appropriate.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers onsafety and home programs.
• Complete accurate and timely clinicaldocumentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing,rehabilitation professionals, and the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapyprogram.
• Active CA Physical Therapist license in goodstanding, or eligibility for licensures.
• Current BLS/CPR certification as required by theemployer.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication,documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Experience in the applicable setting preferred;qualified clinicians at varying experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation: $55 - $60 per hour
• Supportive and collaborative rehabilitation environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact onpatient outcomes
• Professional growth and developmentopportunities