Physical Therapist (Part-Time / Per Diem) – Advanced Orthopedic PT Care

Los Gatos Orthopedic Sports Therapy; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 96,432; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work structure

Supportive team culture

High-quality patient population

Opportunity for clinical growth

Job summary

Los Gatos Orthopedic Sports Therapy is seeking a Part-Time or Per-Diem Physical Therapist to provide high-quality, personalized care. The position emphasizes one-on-one treatment in a collaborative environment, focusing on outpatient orthopedics and manual therapy.

Ideal candidates will hold a California PT License and showcase strong communication skills. Clinicians will enjoy flexible scheduling and the opportunity to work with a supportive team dedicated to patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• California PT License is required.
• Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred.
• Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills are essential.
• Team-oriented mindset is crucial.
• Interest in manual therapy and progressive rehab is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level orthopedic evaluations.
• Utilize evidence-based evaluation tools.
• Communicate effectively with patients.
• Collaborate with teammates across clinics.

Skills

Outpatient orthopedics

Manual therapy

Corrective exercise progressions

Exercise-based rehab

Strong communication skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Team-oriented mindset

Interest in manual therapy

Education

California PT License

Job description

We are a South Bay-based practice looking for a Part‑Time or Per‑Diem Physical Therapist who can provide high‑quality, personalized care in a flexible setting. This role offers 100% one‑on‑one care, 60‑minute evaluations and treatments, flexible scheduling, no double‑booking or high‑volume productivity quotas, and a collaborative, growth‑oriented clinical environment.

Who Thrives Here

Clinicians who enjoy:

• Outpatient orthopedics
• Manual therapy
• Corrective exercise progressions
• Exercise‑based rehab
• Return‑to‑activity / return‑to‑play progression
• Working with active adults and older adults
• Collaborative team environments
• Continual learning and evidence‑based practice

What You’ll Treat

• Post‑operative orthopedic cases
• Chronic orthopedic conditions
• Active aging population (50+)
• Higher‑functioning orthopedic patients seeking return to activity

Ideal Qualifications

• California PT License
• Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred
• Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills
• Team‑oriented mindset
• Interest in manual therapy and progressive rehab

Clinical Expectations

• Perform high‑level orthopedic evaluations with strong clinical reasoning
• Utilize evidence‑based evaluation tools to guide clinical decision‑making
• Use manual therapy intentionally, not by default
• Build and progress corrective exercise programs based on movement impairments
• Apply an eclectic, patient‑centered treatment approach integrating manual therapy, movement, and progressive loading
• Progress patients into higher‑level strength, capacity, and resilience
• Demonstrate understanding of:
  • Load management
  • Progressive overload
  • Late‑phase rehab
  • Return‑to‑play/ return‑to‑activity frameworks
• Communicate clearly and confidently with patients who expect results
• Collaborate effectively with teammates across clinics to ensure continuity of care

Why Clinicians Join Us

• Time to actually treat patients properly
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Flexible work structure
• High‑quality patient population
• Opportunity to continue growing clinically

We’re building a team of clinicians who want to be exceptional at what they do—and who want to practice in an environment that supports that standard.