Physical Therapist
Welltech Partners
Get more Therapy openings
A short daily email when similar roles appear in Chowchilla. No account needed.
Physical Therapist – Rural Health Clinic | Chowchilla, CA
We are partnering with a new and growing Rural Health Clinic (RHC) in Chowchilla, CA to find an experienced, licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to join their collaborative outpatient team. This is a part-time opportunity — ideal for a clinician who wants to be part of something meaningful from the ground floor, helping expand access to care in an underserved rural community.
Position Details
- Setting: Outpatient Rural Health Clinic
- Patient Population: All ages — generalist (pediatric through geriatric)
- Schedule: Part-Time | 1 day per week
- Location: Chowchilla, CA
- Pay Rate: $55.00 – $65.00 per hour
- Start Date: ASAP — clinic is newly opening
About the Role
The Physical Therapist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with physical injuries, disabilities, or movement disorders. You will develop personalized treatment plans to help patients improve mobility, relieve pain, restore function, and prevent disability through therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and patient education.
This is a unique ground-floor opportunity — the clinic is newly built and ready to open, and the right candidate will have input into equipment selection, layout decisions, and the overall setup of the PT department. There are no competing PT clinics in the immediate area, giving this role enormous community impact potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients' physical conditions, mobility limitations, and functional abilities
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments and patient goals
- Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other rehabilitation techniques
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Educate patients and families on exercises, injury prevention, and home care programs
- Document patient evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes per healthcare regulations
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on the care team
- Maintain compliance with healthcare laws, safety standards, and clinical protocols
- Assist in acquiring and setting up related medical and rehabilitation equipment
- Help establish appropriate billing codes for PT services
- Use rehabilitation equipment and technology to support patient recovery
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist — required
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT) — required
- Current California PT license in good standing — required
- Experience working in newly started or startup outpatient clinics — highly preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
- Ability and willingness to work in Chowchilla, CA
Why Apply Through Us?
This role is being placed exclusively through Welltech Partners. By applying through us, you'll have a dedicated recruiter advocating for you throughout the entire process — from first contact through offer acceptance. All inquiries are handled with complete confidentiality.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Rate: $55.00 – $65.00 per hour
- Part-time schedule — 1 day per week (with potential to grow as clinic expands)
- Opportunity to help build a PT department from the ground up
- Meaningful community impact in an underserved rural area
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
To apply or learn more, please submit your resume through Welltech Partners. All candidate information is kept strictly confidential.
The average job posting receives 250 applications.
Stand out by tailoring your resume to this specific role. Our AI resume builder highlights the skills and experience that matter most to this employer.