Physical Therapist

Physical Rehabilitation Network•Palm Desert, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Physical Therapist at Spine & Sport Physical Therapy in Palm Desert, California, providing outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation. The role focuses on delivering personalized care to help patients regain mobility, manage pain, and improve quality of life. The position is offered as full-time, part-time, or per diem, and the posting welcomes new graduates. A local travel/commuter program is available. Annual earnings are listed as $95,000–$130,000+, with monthly incentive bonuses of up to $2,500. Eligible candidates may also receive student loan repayment, a sign-on bonus, relocation bonus, or travel stipend. The organization offers a 12-month transition-to-practice onboarding and mentorship program, new graduate NPTE study resources, and no-cost accredited orthopedic or sports residency programs. The role is supported by an AI documentation tool integrated into the EMR, described as reducing documentation time by 80–90%. The position works within a collaborative, therapist-focused clinic team and supports the company’s emphasis on personalized care, professional growth, and clinical excellence.

Requirements

Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Doctorate or Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
CPR certification and any other relevant certifications required by state regulations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively within a team.
Proficient computer skills for documentation and record keeping.

Nice To Haves

Strong clinical skills with experience in orthopedic, neurological, or geriatric physical therapy.
New graduates are welcome; NPTE study preparation resources are available.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine functional abilities, limitations, therapy needs, and goals.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and goals, using appropriate therapeutic techniques and modalities.
Administer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other interventions to improve mobility, strength, flexibility, and function.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, patient progress, treatment outcomes, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
Educate patients and their families about therapy procedures, home exercises, and injury prevention.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive patient care.
Support patients in following their plans of care and follow up when noncompliance occurs.
Use nonclinical staff to support caseload needs and delegate to a Physical Therapy Assistant when applicable.
Contribute to a collaborative culture based on the organization’s service vision.
Adapt to changes in patient schedules and daily patterns.
Stay current on physical therapy techniques, technologies, and best practices, and integrate them into clinical practice as appropriate.
Adhere to ethical and professional standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

Benefits

Monthly incentive bonuses up to $2,500; the posting also describes enhanced incentive plans of up to $32,500 per year.
Student loan repayment up to $25,000, described as tax-free.
Sign-on bonus, relocation bonus, or travel stipend for eligible candidates.
Three weeks of vacation, paid holidays, and sick days.
Flexible work schedules.
Mentorship and professional development programs.
Continuing education allowances and local continuing education opportunities.
Unlimited Medbridge access.
401(k).
Employer-paid life insurance.
Employee referral bonus program.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
Accredited orthopedic or sports residency programs offered at no cost to colleagues.
12-month structured transition-to-practice onboarding and mentorship program.
NPTE study preparation resources for new graduates.
AI ambient listening documentation technology integrated into the EMR.