Physical Therapist – San Diego, CA

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $92,000 – $132,000+
Location: San Diego, CA
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: Primarily on-site in San Diego, CA. Patient hours, call, weekends, and administrative time depend on the care setting.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Licensure, credentialing, malpractice coverage, and CME or CE support where applicable.
• Productivity, quality, sign-on, or retention incentive potential depending on the employer and role.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

Hire Innovative is recruiting a Physical Therapist in San Diego, CA for a confidential rehabilitation or specialty-care team. The role centers on the ability to evaluate patient needs, build practical care plans, and help people make measurable progress through consistent treatment and education. Because this is a confidential search, the employer identity and remaining role details are provided during the first qualified conversation.

About the Role

The right setting provides a manageable caseload, clinical support, continuing-education resources, and room to deepen a specialty. Day to day, the person in this position will evaluate patient needs, build practical care plans, and help people make measurable progress through consistent treatment and education. San Diego candidates can expect an early discussion about work model, compensation, team structure, and whether the opportunity offers a meaningful step forward. The interview process will cover team structure, workload, success measures, and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Complete evaluations and translate findings into clear, measurable treatment plans.
• Deliver skilled treatment and adjust the plan as the patient responds.
• Document progress, medical necessity, and follow-up needs accurately.
• Coordinate with physicians, caregivers, and other clinicians when the care plan requires it.
• Build dependable working relationships with patients, providers, and support staff while meeting documentation and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• Relevant clinical degree and active or eligible state licensure.
• Confidence with evaluation, treatment planning, documentation, and patient education.
• A practical approach to caseload management and interdisciplinary communication.
• Commitment to safe care and meaningful functional outcomes.
• Ability to manage priorities independently and communicate early when a decision or resource is needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable care setting or patient population.
• Current role-specific certifications and familiarity with modern clinical documentation systems.

How to Apply

Send your current resume through the form below. A cover letter is optional. Candidates whose experience matches the opening will hear from Hire Innovative about the employer, timing, and interview process. We do not submit your resume without your consent.