Physical Therapist - New Grads Welcome! - Cupertino

Build a Physical Therapy Career With More Time to Treat and Room to Grow You became a Physical Therapist to evaluate movement, solve clinical problems, build relationships with patients, and help people get back to the activities they love. At Cupertino Physical Therapy, you will have the time, autonomy, and support to do exactly that. With 30 to 40-minute appointments, a diverse outpatient orthopedic caseload, strong clinical support, and compensation up to $140,000, you can focus on providing excellent Physical Therapy without spending your entire day rushing from patient to patient. Whether you are a new graduate building confidence or an experienced Physical Therapist looking for greater autonomy and career growth, this is an opportunity to build a long-term PT career in an established Bay Area practice.

What You Will Receive

• $98,000 to $140,000 annual salary, based on experience and clinical skill
• Most offers fall at $115,000 or higher
• Signing bonus up to $5,000, based on experience, role fit, and start date
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• 30 to 40-minute patient appointments
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Unlimited continuing education opportunities
• Funded professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Clinical mentorship and coaching
• Flexible scheduling options
• Wellness resources
• Laptop provided
• Well-equipped clinical workspace
• No on-call responsibilities
• H-1B transfer sponsorship may be considered
• Opportunities for senior clinical, mentorship, and leadership growth

Why Physical Therapists Choose Cupertino Physical Therapy

• More time with your patients. Your 30 to 40-minute appointments give you time to evaluate, treat, educate, reassess, and progress care intentionally.
• A true outpatient orthopedic caseload. Treat a wide variety of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions while continuing to strengthen your skills as a Physical Therapist.
• Clinical autonomy. Use your judgment to build individualized plans of care based on the patient in front of you.
• Continuity of care. Follow your patients from evaluation through discharge and see the impact of the Physical Therapy you provide.
• Strong clinical support. Newer clinicians can access mentorship, coaching, and case review while experienced PTs have room to practice independently.
• Less administrative burden. Front-office, billing, technology, and documentation systems are in place to help you spend more of your day practicing Physical Therapy.
• Continued career growth. Expand your orthopedic skills, pursue continuing education, mentor other clinicians, or grow toward senior clinical and leadership opportunities.

Practice Physical Therapy With Time to Think

Great Physical Therapy requires more than getting through a packed schedule. You need time to evaluate what is limiting a patient, understand their goals, choose the right interventions, educate them about their recovery, and make adjustments as they progress. At Cupertino Physical Therapy, you will have:

• 30 to 40-minute treatment sessions
• Time for comprehensive evaluations
• Time for patient education
• Time for hands-on treatment when appropriate
• Freedom to progress treatment based on clinical findings
• Continuity from evaluation through discharge
• A schedule designed around thoughtful outpatient Physical Therapy

Your role is centered around helping patients make meaningful progress, not simply moving people through appointments.

Treat a Diverse Outpatient Orthopedic Caseload

You will work with patients across a broad range of orthopedic diagnoses, activity levels, and functional goals. Your caseload may include:

• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Sports injuries
• Spine conditions
• Hip and knee rehabilitation
• Shoulder and upper-extremity conditions
• Foot and ankle rehabilitation
• Work-related injuries
• Active adults returning to exercise and recreation
• General orthopedic injuries
• Movement and mobility limitations

This variety gives you the opportunity to continue improving your clinical reasoning, evaluation skills, treatment planning, exercise progression, and patient communication.

Use Your Clinical Judgment

You were trained to think critically as a Physical Therapist. Here, you will be trusted to:

• Perform comprehensive Physical Therapy evaluations
• Identify impairments and movement dysfunction
• Establish meaningful functional goals
• Develop individualized plans of care
• Select evidence-based interventions
• Utilize manual therapy when clinically appropriate
• Progress therapeutic exercise
• Provide neuromuscular re-education
• Modify treatment based on patient response
• Educate patients throughout rehabilitation
• Determine appropriate progression and discharge planning

Experienced clinicians will have the autonomy to practice at a high clinical level. Developing clinicians will have support as they build confidence and independence.

Spend Less Time on Administrative Work

Your primary job should be practicing Physical Therapy. You will have systems and team support designed to reduce unnecessary administrative responsibilities, including:

• AI-assisted documentation designed to reduce charting time
• Dedicated billing support
• Front-office scheduling support
• Efficient documentation systems
• Technology that supports clinical workflow
• A laptop for clinical and administrative work
• A comfortable, well-equipped treatment environment

The goal is to help you complete your work efficiently and keep your attention focused on patient care.

Grow Into the Physical Therapist You Want to Become

Your clinical development should continue long after graduation. You will have access to:

• Unlimited continuing education opportunities
• Funded professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Clinical mentorship
• Case review
• Clinical coaching
• Opportunities to strengthen orthopedic expertise
• Opportunities to mentor developing clinicians
• Potential senior clinician pathways
• Leadership development opportunities

As your experience grows, your role can grow with you.

New Graduate Physical Therapists Are Welcome

Starting your career in the right environment matters. As a new graduate Physical Therapist, you will have opportunities to strengthen:

• Evaluation skills
• Clinical reasoning
• Treatment planning
• Manual therapy skills
• Therapeutic exercise progression
• Patient education
• Documentation efficiency
• Orthopedic case management
• Confidence managing your own caseload

You will have access to mentorship, case discussions, clinical coaching, and professional development as you build independence.

Experienced Physical Therapists Will Have Room to Lead

If you already have outpatient orthopedic experience, your skills will be valued. Experienced Physical Therapists may have opportunities to:

• Practice with meaningful clinical autonomy
• Manage a diverse orthopedic caseload
• Continue developing advanced clinical skills
• Collaborate with other Physical Therapists
• Mentor newer clinicians
• Contribute ideas that improve patient care
• Participate in clinical development
• Pursue senior clinician opportunities
• Grow into mentorship or leadership roles

You can continue practicing at a high level while building toward the next stage of your career.

What You Will Do

As a Physical Therapist at Cupertino Physical Therapy, you will:

• Perform comprehensive Physical Therapy evaluations
• Identify movement dysfunction, impairments, and functional limitations
• Develop individualized plans of care
• Provide evidence-based outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapy
• Utilize manual therapy when appropriate
• Provide therapeutic exercise
• Provide neuromuscular re-education
• Educate patients about movement, recovery, and injury prevention
• Establish measurable functional goals
• Monitor patient progress
• Adjust treatment plans based on clinical findings
• Guide patients from evaluation through discharge
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Build strong patient relationships
• Contribute to a collaborative, patient-focused clinic environment

What We Are Looking For

• Active California Physical Therapist license, or eligibility to meet California licensure requirements
• DPT or equivalent accredited Physical Therapy degree
• New graduates through experienced senior clinicians are encouraged to apply
• Interest in outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapy
• Strong communication skills
• Strong clinical reasoning
• Patient-first approach to care
• Ability to develop individualized treatment plans
• Commitment to continued professional growth
• Candidates currently working in the United States on an H-1B visa who require a transfer may be considered.

Build Your Next Chapter at Cupertino Physical Therapy

You should have the opportunity to practice Physical Therapy in an environment where your clinical judgment is respected, your patients receive meaningful time with you, and your career continues moving forward. At Cupertino Physical Therapy, you can treat a diverse orthopedic caseload, build long-term patient relationships, continue developing your clinical skills, and grow within an established practice. If you are looking for more time to treat, strong compensation, clinical autonomy, professional development, and a long-term Physical Therapy career in the Bay Area, we would like to meet you.

Apply today to join Cupertino Physical Therapy.

Pay: $98,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License (or eligible) (Required)

Work Location: In person