Are you an experienced Physical Therapist with a passion for orthopedic and sports medicine care?
We're seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (new grads welcome!) to join a well-established outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine practice with two idyllic locations — in San Francisco, CA and Mill Valley, CA. In this role, you'll provide one-on-one evaluation and treatment, guide patients through individualized rehabilitation plans, and help a diverse caseload — from young athletes to active elders — move out of pain and back into the activities they love.
Join a privately owned outpatient practice with decades of positive reputation in the community and a steady stream of referrals from top orthopedic physicians. This well-established outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine practice has built a culture centered on collaboration, structured mentorship, and leaving on time, with a team ranging from new grads to clinicians with nearly 30 years of experience.
What the job is like:
- Pay: $95,000 – $125,000/year, depending on experience — guaranteed base salary plus performance incentives
- Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM | Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM (Mill Valley) / 7:00 AM–6:00 PM (San Francisco) | Half-day Saturdays at both locations
- Employment Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
- Location: San Francisco, CA or Mill Valley, CA
- Setting: Privately owned outpatient orthopedic & sports medicine clinic
- 1-on-1 Time: Up to one hour for evaluations and 30 minutes for follow-ups — no double-booking
What's in it for you:
- Competitive, guaranteed base salary with performance incentives for every patient seen
- Up to 30 paid days off annually (vacation, holidays, and CEU)
- Medical and dental insurance
- Retirement plan with company matching
- Robust CEU tuition reimbursement and in-house training
- Structured, weekly individual mentorship for your first 7–8 months (new grads)
- Dedicated administrative time built into your day so you can leave on time
- Skilled PT Aides and modern Prompt EMR to support your caseload and documentation
- Clear career path toward clinical certifications, management, and teaching
- Refer-a-friend bonus*
- Personalized service throughout your job search
Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications
- Active California Physical Therapist license (or license-eligible for new grads)
- Current CPR/BLS certification
Experience
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program; DPT required for new graduates. Experienced Physical Therapists with an active California PT license may hold a qualifying pre-DPT Physical Therapy degree.
- New grads encouraged to apply — clinical rotations that convert to full-time roles are welcomed
- Experience or strong interest in orthopedic and sports medicine populations preferred
- Comfort treating a diverse caseload, from young athletes to active elders
- EMR experience preferred (Prompt EMR used on-site)
Clinical Focus Areas
- Manual therapy
- Therapeutic exercise prescription
- Orthopedic evaluation & individualized treatment planning
- Sports medicine rehabilitation
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Return-to-activity / return-to-sport programming
Responsibilities
- Perform initial evaluations — up to 60 minutes — including all pertinent tests and measures appropriate for the patient
- Develop evidence-based, individualized treatment plans customized to each patient's goals
- Conduct 30-minute follow-up visits with no double-booking
- Collaborate with skilled PT Aides who support therapeutic exercise and caseload flow
- Accurately and efficiently document patient care using Prompt EMR
- Refer patients to complementary in-house services (massage, personal training, group classes) as clinically appropriate
- Participate in structured mentorship (new grads) or mentor developing clinicians (experienced PTs)
- Attend monthly in-services, hosted classes, and continuing education opportunities
- Maintain communication with referring orthopedic physicians to support continuity of care
- Contribute to a collaborative, team-based clinic culture centered on mentorship and leaving on time