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Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedic | Rowland Heights | New Grads Welcome
Pay: $100,000–$130,000 per year for full-time employment
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Location: Rowland Heights, CA | In person
Choice Physical Therapy & Rehab is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our Rowland Heights team!
We welcome experienced clinicians and new graduates. Our supportive team provides comprehensive training, including vestibular rehabilitation and shockwave therapy, to help you grow your clinical skills.
What Makes Us Different
We are a community-centered, multi-location outpatient practice built on collaboration and professional growth. You’ll work closely with orthopedic surgeons and pain management physicians. For those interested, we can arrange OR and procedure observation opportunities to deepen your clinical knowledge.
Our Rowland Heights clinic serves a diverse patient population, including Korean, Chinese, and Spanish speakers. We value clinicians who communicate well with patients from different cultural and language backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide orthopedic, vestibular, and balance-focused rehabilitation
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation and billing
- Supervise PTAs and support staff
- Uphold applicable clinical and regulatory standards
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
- Current California PT license or eligibility for California licensure, with a license required before beginning work as a PT
- Experienced clinicians and new graduates welcome
- Interest in vestibular and balance rehabilitation preferred
- Korean, Spanish, or Chinese language skills are a plus but are not required
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to patient care
Compensation & Benefits
- $100,000–$130,000 annually for full-time employment
- Health insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) with matching
- Continuing education support
- Flexible scheduling
- Visa sponsorship available
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing multi-location practice
Apply: Please send your resume to ryudpt@ryupt.com.
We look forward to meeting you!
Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in orthopedic physical therapist jobs.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program
- Active state physical therapy licensure in the state of employment
- Experience with post-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation and manual therapy techniques
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification preferred or required
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and documentation systems such as WebPT or Epic
- CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification current and maintained
Tips for Your Orthopedic Physical Therapist Job Search
Tailor your resume to the setting
Outpatient ortho clinics, hospital-based programs, and sports medicine facilities each prioritize different skills. Highlight manual therapy techniques for private practice roles and outcome tracking or interdisciplinary team experience for hospital positions. One resume rarely fits all three.
List your specialty certifications prominently
Certifications like OCS, SCS, or CMPT move your application ahead of generalist candidates. Place them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so hiring managers see them before reading your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists orthopedic physical therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by patient population served
Pediatric ortho, geriatric joint replacement, and collegiate athlete programs require distinctly different clinical approaches. Targeting openings that match your patient experience reduces mismatches and sharpens your cover letter without extra effort.
Prepare for clinical reasoning interview questions
Most ortho PT interviews include a case scenario where you walk through your evaluation and treatment plan out loud. Practice structuring your response around objective findings, differential diagnosis, and measurable functional goals rather than a generic protocol.
Negotiate productivity expectations, not just pay
Productivity quotas vary widely between settings and directly affect your caseload quality. Before accepting an offer, ask for the expected daily unit count and how documentation time is handled so you can compare offers accurately.
Orthopedic Physical Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most orthopedic physical therapists?
The companies hiring the most orthopedic physical therapists right now include AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab, Reno Orthopedic Center, and Vibra Travels, with the largest share of openings in California, Colorado, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Multi-location outpatient groups and large health systems tend to post the highest volume of openings at any given time.
How many orthopedic physical therapist jobs are remote?
About 8% of orthopedic physical therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include telehealth consultations, home exercise program design, and clinical education or management roles that do not require direct patient contact.
How do you become an orthopedic physical therapist?
You become an orthopedic physical therapist by completing a Doctor of Physical Therapy program, passing the National Physical Therapy Examination, and obtaining licensure in your state. From there, you build orthopedic-specific skills through clinical rotations, outpatient or sports medicine employment, and continuing education in manual therapy. Pursuing the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist credential through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties further establishes your expertise in the field.
Can you get hired as an orthopedic physical therapist with little experience?
Yes, new-grad orthopedic physical therapist positions exist specifically for candidates coming out of DPT programs, particularly at outpatient clinics that offer structured mentorship or residency programs. Highlighting strong clinical rotation experience in musculoskeletal settings, any orthopedic-focused coursework, and willingness to pursue OCS certification strengthens your application even without years of post-graduate work history.
What does the orthopedic physical therapist interview process look like?
The interview process typically includes an initial phone screen with HR or a recruiter, followed by an in-person or video interview with the clinic director or lead therapist. Expect at least one patient case scenario where you walk through your evaluation approach and treatment rationale. Some employers also ask you to complete a working interview or observation day before extending a formal offer.
Where can I find and apply to orthopedic physical therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to orthopedic physical therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search through the available roles, identify the positions that match your clinical background and preferred setting, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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