Physical Therapist in Escondido, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Escondido, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,323/Per Week
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $64.53
- Weekly
- $2,323
- Yearly (full-time)
- $120,796
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $64.53/hour — 8% above the median for Physical Therapist jobs in California ($59.71/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physical Therapist jobs in California right now
- 459 open Physical Therapist jobs in California from 8 agencies, 3 of them in Escondido.
- Pay in these listings: $27.08 – $121/hour, median $49.93/hour.
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in California: $59.71/hour ($124,197/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: TLC Nursing & Allied ($69.92/hour across 59 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join an inpatient acute rehabilitation team in Escondido as a Physical Therapist supporting adults recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. You will provide individualized, intensive therapy designed to help patients regain function and return to daily activities. This assignment offers a structured daytime schedule from Tuesday through Saturday in a specialized rehabilitation setting where each patient’s progress is part of the journey.
Weather:
Escondido typically offers mild, comfortable weather with plenty of sunshine, making it easy to enjoy outdoor activities before or after a shift. Evenings are generally pleasant, with cooler temperatures providing a refreshing change from the daytime warmth.
Fun Things To Do:
• Coastal Day Trip: Spend the day exploring beaches, waterfront areas, and neighborhoods in San Diego.
• Mountain Day Trip: Visit Julian for scenic mountain views, local shops, and a relaxed small-town atmosphere.
• Outdoor Adventure: Hike or explore the trails and natural scenery at Daley Ranch.
• Wildlife Visit: Discover native plants and animals at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
• Wine Country Day Trip: Enjoy the vineyards, restaurants, and countryside around Temecula.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Escondido, California
Shift: 8-hour days, Tuesday through Saturday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
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