Physical Therapist - PT

Salgado-LLC; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 17 days

12 paid holidays

6 sick days

Premium healthcare plan

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Job summary

Salgado-LLC in La Quinta, CA seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide high-quality rehabilitative care with a focus on seniors in a smaller panel setting. This role balances clinical autonomy with a strong work-life balance, including on-site care and occasional home visits.

The position requires CA PT licensure, a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy, and CPR/First Aid readiness within 180 days. Expect collaborative teamwork and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Valid California Physical Therapy License
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Life Support: Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within 180 days of hire
• Core Competencies: Exceptional clinical reasoning, strong interpersonal communication, collaborative team spirit

Responsibilities

• Holistic Assessments: Conduct thorough PT assessments in our facility and home visits when needed.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Deliver active and passive exercise, gait training, ADL training.
• Advanced Modalities: Apply therapeutic modalities such as massage, heat, water, light, or electrical modalities.
• Team Care Planning: Participate in team meetings to share insights and build personalized care plans.
• Supervision & Mentorship: Supervise PTAs to implement Functional Maintenance Programs.
• Equipment & Safety Training: Train staff, patients, and caregivers on equipment use and safety.
• Compliant Documentation: Document interventions in real time per guidelines and finish admin tasks before shift ends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Are you a passionate therapy professional looking to escape the high-volume burnout of traditional clinics? We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our mission-driven, value-based team. In this deeply rewarding role, you will leave behind the stress of seeing three to four patients an hour. Instead, you will have the time and resources to build long-term relationships with a smaller panel of vulnerable seniors, focusing on comprehensive, restorative care. Working collaboratively alongside an integrated team of clinicians and specialists, you will design and deliver personalized rehabilitative physical therapy plans that maximize patient independence and safety at home. If you want a role that balances clinical autonomy with an unrivaled work-life balance and zero after-hours documentation, we invite you to lead our therapy department!

Duties & Responsibilities

Holistic Assessments: Conduct thorough physical therapy assessments within our state-of-the-art facility and occasionally within patients' homes to identify unique care needs, physical benchmarks, and personal goals.

Therapeutic Interventions: Deliver expert treatments including active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait training, and functional training for activities of daily living (ADLs).

Advanced Modalities: Apply specialized physical therapy treatments as appropriate, including therapeutic massage, heat, sound, water, light, or electrical modalities.

Team Care Planning: Actively participate in collaborative team meetings to share clinical insights, establish benchmarks, and build deeply personalized care plans.

Supervision & Mentorship: Directly supervise, instruct, and guide Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) to successfully implement tailored Functional Maintenance Programs (FMPs).

Equipment & Safety Training: Provide clear, empowering training and instruction to staff, patients, and family caregivers on the proper use, safety protocols, and care of therapeutic equipment.

Compliant Documentation: Deliver and document all clinical interventions in real time, following established department guidelines and ensuring all administrative work is wrapped up before your shift ends.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Licensure: Valid California Physical Therapy License

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.

Life Support: Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within 180 days of hire (certifications in hand upon hire preferred).

Core Competencies: Exceptional clinical reasoning, strong interpersonal communication skills, and a collaborative spirit suited for a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Desired Qualifications

Advanced Degrees: Master’s or Doctoral degree (DPT) in Physical Therapy preferred.

Geriatric Focus: Two (2) or more years of experience in a clinical setting working directly with a frail, elderly, or specialized senior population is preferred.

Clinical Background: Previous hands-on experience across outpatient, acute care, inpatient rehab, or skilled nursing facilities.

Location and Work Type

Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent Position.

Work Setting: On-site clinical facility care, integrated with occasional community-based home visits (minimal local travel required).

Schedule: Consistent, stable daytime schedule providing an exceptional alternative to traditional, high-burnout therapy roles.

Location: La Quinta, California (Dedicated office space available on-site).

True Work/Life Balance: Enjoy 17 days of Personal Time Off (PTO), 12 paid holidays observed annually, and 6 designated sick days.

Comprehensive Healthcare: Immediate access to premium medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.

Financial Security: 401(k) retirement savings program equipped with a competitive company match.

Total Rewards: A robust total compensation package including stable base pay, performance bonus opportunities, and continuous professional development paths.