Physical Therapist - New Grads Welcome!

Build Your Physical Therapy Practice Around Better Patient Care, Clinical Freedom, and a Schedule That Works for You

You became a Physical Therapist to evaluate, problem-solve, treat intentionally, and help people get back to the activities that matter most to them.

At Ocean Physical Therapy, Inc. in San Clemente, California, you will have 40-minute appointments, flexible four-day or five-day scheduling, clinical autonomy, mentorship, and a diverse outpatient caseload.

You will treat patients across orthopedics, post-operative rehabilitation, sports, vestibular, neurological, balance, pelvic health, fitness, and wellness, giving you the chance to continue developing as a well-rounded Physical Therapist.

New graduate Physical Therapists receive a reduced starting caseload, structured coaching, hands-on mentorship, and support as they transition into independent practice.

Experienced Physical Therapists receive autonomy, flexibility, specialty collaboration, and room to continue expanding their clinical skills.

If you are looking for an outpatient Physical Therapy environment where you can treat thoughtfully, build meaningful patient relationships, and still protect your life outside the clinic, we want 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

Practice Physical Therapy With More Time and Clinical Freedom

You will have 40-minute appointments that allow you to evaluate patients thoroughly, adjust treatment based on their response, provide hands-on care when appropriate, educate your patients, and build individualized plans of care.

Your clinical judgment matters here.

Physical Therapists are trusted to evaluate, think critically, progress treatment appropriately, and make decisions based on the patient in front of them.

Depending on your patient's needs, treatment may include:

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

Work With a Diverse Outpatient Physical Therapy Caseload

Your caseload may include patients recovering from or managing:

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

This variety gives you the ability to strengthen your evaluations, expand your treatment skills, improve your clinical reasoning, and develop confidence across multiple areas of Physical Therapy.

New Graduate Physical Therapists

Your first Physical Therapy job should give you time to develop rather than expecting you to know everything on day one.

New graduate PTs receive:

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

You will have the support to build confidence, stronger clinical reasoning, better communication skills, and independence as a Physical Therapist.

Experienced Physical Therapists

If you already have outpatient experience, you will have the freedom to bring your clinical knowledge into the clinic while continuing to grow.

Experienced PTs receive:

• Respect for your clinical judgment
• Clinical autonomy
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities to expand specialty knowledge
• Collaboration with experienced clinicians
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and clinical insight
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

You will work alongside Physical Therapists ranging from newer clinicians to providers with more than 30 years of clinical experience.

What You Will Do

As a Physical Therapist, you will:

• Perform comprehensive Physical Therapy evaluations
• Assess strength, mobility, balance, pain, movement, and functional limitations
• Develop individualized plans of care
• Establish measurable treatment goals
• Provide evidence-informed Physical Therapy treatment
• Deliver therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, functional training, and patient education
• Treat orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions
• Guide patients through post-operative rehabilitation
• Support sports rehabilitation and return-to-activity progression
• Treat vestibular and balance conditions
• Work with neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease
• Provide pelvic health treatment based on your experience and clinical interests
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans appropriately
• 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 strong relationships with patients and the San Clemente community

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 care
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build meaningful patient relationships
• Desire to continue developing clinically
• Ability to collaborate with a Physical Therapy team
• Dependable 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

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

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

Our approach combines skilled Physical Therapy, hands-on treatment, individualized exercise, movement, education, and long-term wellness strategies.

Take the Next Step

Your next Physical Therapy job should give you more than a full schedule.

It should give you the ability to treat patients well, continue becoming a stronger clinician, have input in your treatment decisions, and maintain flexibility outside the clinic.

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

Apply today and start a conversation about joining Ocean Physical Therapy in San Clemente.

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