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Physical Therapist - Ortho/Neuro - Outpatient - Encinitas

Scripps Health logoScripps Health$54.24–$78.66/hrEncinitas, CAFull timePosted 3w agoStill open, checked every night

How this pay compares

This posting states $54.24–$78.66 an hour. Open physical therapist jobs in California post a median of $64.28 an hour, the middle half $59.93–$72.17, across 313 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Physical therapists employed in California earn a median of $59.71 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Medicare rating of Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas

Medicare gives Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; California's hospitals average 3.1). 82% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · California hospitals by rating.

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About the job

Caring for San Diegans since 1924, Scripps Clinic is San Diego’s first choice for exceptional primary care and highly specialized and coordinated specialty care. Scripps Clinic offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services that are nationally recognized for quality, excellence and innovation. From primary to specialty care, our team-based model is designed to provide the best possible care and outcomes for you and your family. More than 900 providers and physicians provide 1.5 million patient visits a year coordinated through an integrated electronic health record.

This is a full-time position located at Encinitas Outpatient Rehab Clinic with a focus on Orthopedic and Neurologic Rehab. M-F

Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care, while building a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

  • Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
  • Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
  • Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
  • Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
  • We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
  • Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why Join this Unit?

  • Largest rehabilitation team in the Scripps Health system
  • New, state of the art facility
  • Close-knit team environment

The Physical Therapist provides Physical Therapy evaluation, assessment, prognosis, treatment, and education as prescribed by qualified medical practitioner in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act and Title 16 requirements.

# *$4K New Hire Incentive, $3K Relocation if moving from 100+ miles*

#LI-JS1

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

  • Internal candidates
  • Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:

  • Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
  • Must remain in original department/specialty
  • Must remain in original Job Title
  • Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of California OR Pending CA PT License. License must be in hand for start.
  • Current BLS from the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least one year of experience as a Physical Therapist in an outpatient orthopedic setting

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $54.24-$78.66/hour

From Scripps Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Scripps Health

Scripps Health is a not-for-profit integrated health system in San Diego, with four hospitals on five campuses, more than 70 (source: Scripps Health, Who We Are) locations, nearly 17,800 (source: Scripps Health, Who We Are) employees and more than 3,500 (source: Scripps Health, Who We Are) affiliated physicians from Chula Vista to Oceanside. Source: Scripps Health, Who We Are

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