Outpatient Physical Therapist - New Grads Welcome!

Build Your Physical Therapy Career With Flexibility, Clinical Growth, and Better Patient Care

You became a Physical Therapist to evaluate thoughtfully, solve meaningful movement problems, and help people return to the activities that matter most to them.

At Ocean Physical Therapy, Inc, you will practice in an outpatient environment where 40-minute appointments, clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and a diverse Physical Therapy caseload give you the opportunity to provide care you are proud of.

You will treat orthopedic, post-operative, sports, vestibular, neurological, balance, pelvic health, fitness, and wellness patients while developing individualized plans of care based on each patient's goals and progress.

New graduate Physical Therapists receive a reduced starting caseload, structured coaching, and hands-on mentorship.

Experienced Physical Therapists receive clinical autonomy, schedule flexibility, specialty collaboration, and opportunities for professional growth.

If you want to strengthen your skills, build meaningful patient relationships, and create a Physical Therapy career that supports your life outside the clinic, we would love to meet you.

Compensation and Benefits

• $83,000 to $100,000 annual salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Choice of a four-day or five-day workweek
• Four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days
• Flexible scheduling generally available between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• 40-minute patient appointments
• No weekends
• No on-call responsibilities
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit-sharing opportunities
• Paid time off
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Employee discounts on select wellness and cash-based services
• Referral bonuses for laser therapy and gym programs
• Team celebrations and company events
• Food and snacks provided

Why Physical Therapists Choose Ocean Physical Therapy

More Time With Your Patients

You will treat patients in 40-minute appointments, giving you time to evaluate thoroughly, provide skilled Physical Therapy, educate your patients, and progress treatment based on their individual response.

Your care will focus on the patient in front of you, rather than simply moving through a crowded schedule.

A Schedule Built With More Flexibility

Choose the schedule structure that works best for your career and life.

• Four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days
• Scheduling generally available between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• No weekends
• No on-call responsibilities
• Flexible scheduling options

You will have the opportunity to build a schedule that supports your patients while protecting time outside the clinic.

A Diverse Physical Therapy Caseload

Your caseload may include patients with:

• Orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions
• Post-operative rehabilitation needs
• Sports injuries
• Return-to-sport and return-to-activity goals
• Pelvic health conditions
• Vestibular disorders
• Parkinson's disease
• Neurological conditions
• Balance deficits
• Fall-risk concerns
• Strength and mobility limitations
• Fitness and wellness goals

This clinical variety gives Physical Therapists opportunities to strengthen their evaluation skills, clinical reasoning, treatment planning, and confidence across multiple areas of practice.

Clinical Autonomy and Individualized Care

Physical Therapists at Ocean Physical Therapy are trusted to evaluate patients thoroughly, think critically, and make clinical decisions based on each patient's presentation, goals, and progress.

Depending on patient needs, your Physical Therapy treatment may include:

• Therapeutic exercise
• Manual therapy
• Functional training
• Neuromuscular reeducation
• Balance and mobility interventions
• Patient education
• Strength programming
• Wellness programming

You will have the freedom to build thoughtful treatment plans instead of following a one-size-fits-all approach.

Mentorship for New Graduate Physical Therapists

Starting your first Physical Therapy position should give you room to learn, ask questions, and build confidence.

New graduate Physical Therapists receive:

• A reduced initial caseload
• A gradual transition into independent practice
• Structured coaching and hands-on mentorship
• Guidance with Physical Therapy evaluations
• Support with clinical decision-making
• Help with treatment planning and progression
• Coaching around patient communication and education
• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced Physical Therapists
• Exposure to a broad range of diagnoses and specialties

You will have support as you develop your clinical reasoning, communication skills, treatment confidence, and independence as a Physical Therapist.

Growth and Autonomy for Experienced Physical Therapists

Experienced Physical Therapists can bring their clinical knowledge to the team while continuing to grow professionally.

You will receive:

• Respect for your clinical judgment
• Clinical autonomy
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities to expand your specialty knowledge
• Collaboration with Physical Therapists across multiple clinical areas
• Opportunities to contribute your experience and ideas
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

Your experience will be valued while still giving you opportunities to learn from a collaborative clinical team.

An Experienced and Collaborative Physical Therapy Team

You will work alongside Physical Therapists with experience ranging from recent graduates to clinicians with more than 30 years in practice.

Our clinical team values:

• Thoughtful Physical Therapy evaluations
• Strong clinical reasoning
• Individualized patient care
• Open communication
• Continued learning
• Team collaboration
• Strong patient relationships
• Meaningful long-term outcomes

You will join an environment where your perspective, clinical knowledge, and contribution matter.

The Impact You Will Make

As a Physical Therapist at Ocean Physical Therapy, you will help patients:

• Reduce pain and movement limitations
• Restore mobility, strength, and function
• Recover after surgery or injury
• Improve balance and reduce fall risk
• Return to sports, fitness, work, and recreation
• Manage vestibular conditions
• Manage neurological conditions
• Improve confidence in their physical abilities
• Better understand their condition and recovery
• Develop strategies that support long-term health and wellness

Your work will help patients move better, feel stronger, regain independence, and return to the activities that matter most to them.

What You Will Do

As a Physical Therapist, you will:

• Perform comprehensive Physical Therapy evaluations
• Assess strength, mobility, balance, movement, pain, and functional limitations
• Develop individualized plans of care
• Establish measurable Physical Therapy goals
• Provide evidence-informed treatment based on each patient's needs and priorities
• Deliver therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, functional training, and patient education
• Treat orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions
• Treat post-operative patients
• Support sports rehabilitation and return-to-activity progression
• Treat vestibular and balance conditions
• Work with neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease
• Treat pelvic health conditions based on your experience and interests
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical response
• Educate patients about their condition, recovery, and long-term wellness
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Collaborate with Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, aides, trainers, and support staff
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and members of the San Clemente community
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative clinic culture

What We Are Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current California Physical Therapist license or eligibility to obtain one
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to individualized, patient-centered Physical Therapy
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• Desire to continue developing clinically
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Dependable, compassionate, and professional approach to patient care
• New graduate and experienced Physical Therapists are encouraged to apply

Employment sponsorship is unavailable at this time.

About Ocean Physical Therapy, Inc

Ocean Physical Therapy is a locally established outpatient Physical Therapy practice serving the San Clemente community.

We provide individualized Physical Therapy, rehabilitation, fitness, and wellness services designed to help patients reduce pain, restore movement, improve performance, and return to the activities they value.

Our approach combines skilled Physical Therapy, hands-on care, movement, education, and individualized exercise to create meaningful and lasting improvements.

Build a Physical Therapy Career That Works for You

You should be able to grow as a Physical Therapist without sacrificing thoughtful patient care or flexibility in your life.

At Ocean Physical Therapy, you will have 40-minute appointments, a four-day or five-day schedule, clinical autonomy, mentorship, a diverse caseload, and opportunities for long-term professional growth.

Whether you are beginning your Physical Therapy career or bringing years of experience to your next opportunity, you will have the support and freedom to continue becoming the clinician you want to be.

Apply today to start a conversation about joining Ocean Physical Therapy, Inc.

Pay: $83,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: In person