Physical Therapist

Company: SpineZone
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 7, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description SIGN ON BONUS! Do you believe that physical therapy can play a bigger role in the overall health and wellness of our communities? Do you want to be on the leading edge of therapy treatment that focuses not only on physical pain but also the whole person? Yeah, we do too. SpineZone is on a mission to help people avoid unnecessary suffering by treating the whole patient with the latest in evidence based therapy. As a part of SpineZone, you’ll be on the leading edge of the delivery of care to solve the complex biopsychosocial conditions affecting our patients. On our team, you will be a part of research studies with leading academic institutions. You will receive training from our mindfulness, nutrition and behavioral health counselors. Work closely with our orthopedic surgeon team to deepen your knowledge of musculoskeletal treatment. And through it all, you will be on a supportive team of individuals all working together in a fun culture to solve musculoskeletal pain for as many patients as possible. SpineZone is treating patients in person in southern California and online across the United States. Join us! The Physical Therapist (PT) is the SpineZone staff member responsible for safely managing the core spine strengthening for each patient. The Physical Therapist (PT) works to encourage the patient/client to consistently apply the strengthening techniques to achieve the maximum short term and long term benefits of the SpineZone program. The Physical Therapist (PT) is the designated SpineZone teammate responsible for the initial intake of all patient’s care plans at one or more SpineZone locations. The Physical Therapist (PT) primary focus is on day-to-day patient care to deliver the highest quality of rehabilitative care to our patients. All clinical & state regulatory supervision of support teammates (PTA) are to be directly managed with direct support from their Clinic Manager (CM), Regional Clinic Manager (RCM) & Director of Clinical Operations (DCO). Supervisory Responsibility This position supervises Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) and Spinal Rehab Specialist (SRS). Essential Job Functions: Direct oversight of all clinical teammates (PTA, SRS) while ensuring delivery of high quality patient care services Perform direct patient care, including evaluation of the musculoskeletal, neurological, and other physical problems Plan, design, implement and interpret specific physical therapy treatment programs Maintain standardized clinical protocols and process around SpineZone program Perform MedX or DAVID equipment testing effectively and communicate instructions to patient Address clinical related concerns directly and timely to PTA and SRS Work closely with the medical director and referring providers to ensure comprehensive delivery of services and quality patient care within our multidisciplinary team Complete encounter note information for each patient visit utilizing EHR Portal System Ensure clinical documents are sent out timely to the referring practitioner (I.e. Initial Eval, Progress Note, D/C summary etc.) Assist Maintenance Program patients as needed Maintain a clean workout area and overall clinic cleanliness and organization Strive to achieve all Clinical KPI benchmarks and maintain productivity at a minimum of 85% Participate in bi-weekly webinars and live meetings Ensure Portal dashboards are maintained adequately with timely follow up Ensure all billing is completed daily in Athena Schedule/reschedule appointment; retrieving messages and insuring proper messages to be relayed Collection of copays and other fees required prior to the office visit or treatment Follows all HIPAA regulations and compliance. Provide outstanding customer service skills and engage well with patients All other related duties assigned Skills and Qualifications: Active Physical Therapist license from the state of California Doctorate of Physical Therapy or equivalent Valid CPR Certificate Knowledge of principles, practices, standards and techniques of physical therapy Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work medical environment Ability to develop and maintain patient care records and writing reports Ability to problem solve while remaining calm and collective during stressful situations Ability to develop and maintain medical quality assurance and quality control standards Ability to multitask effectively and efficiently Ability to work in a team environment Ability to remain organized and time management Strong communication skills both verbally and written Strong attention to detail Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive Outstanding customer service Work Environment This position works in the physical therapy outpatient setting. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position walks, sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves continually during working hours. The position is subject to lifting objects weighing over 50 pounds, pushing wheelchairs, and transporting and supporting residents. The employee must be constantly alert for patient safety. May require some driving to help support other clinics. Travel: Please note that this role may require you to float between any of our locations based on patient volume and operational needs. When needed to include a day, week, or month. *South San Diego region* Compensation Range, DOE (Hourly, Non-Exempt): $41.82 - $60.10 SpineZone Benefits: Dollars towards Continuing Education Weekly Educational team meetings New hire curriculum New hire mentorship program Future opportunities as SpineZone expands locally and into new markets Company Events throughout the year Why Join SpineZone? SpineZone is a great place to be if you are passionate about helping others and want a place to grow! Life Insurance Long Term Disability 401k with match and generous PTO Tuition Assistance EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Career Growth opportunities! SpineZone is an Equal Opportunity Employer: we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Keywords: SpineZone, El Centro , Physical Therapist, Healthcare , San Diego, California