Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist (PT / DPT)

Location: Santa Monica, CA — Pain and Aesthetic Center

Job Type: Part-Time

Compensation: Competitive Pay

About Us

At Pain and Aesthetic Center in Santa Monica, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care through personalized, evidence-based treatments. Our clinic focuses on pain management, rehabilitation, and improving patients' overall mobility and quality of life.

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and motivated Licensed Physical Therapist to join our growing clinical team. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping patients recover from injuries, manage chronic pain, restore physical function, and achieve long-term wellness.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Evaluations: Conduct comprehensive physical assessments, evaluate musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, identify functional limitations, and develop individualized treatment plans.

Therapeutic Treatment: Provide hands-on physical therapy, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, stretching, mobility training, strengthening, and other evidence-based rehabilitation techniques.

Pain Management & Rehabilitation: Treat patients experiencing chronic pain, back and neck pain, joint disorders, sports injuries, post-surgical conditions, and mobility limitations.

Treatment Planning: Develop and implement personalized rehabilitation programs focused on pain reduction, improved mobility, injury prevention, and functional recovery.

Clinical Collaboration: Work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and optimize treatment outcomes.

Patient Education: Educate patients on proper body mechanics, posture, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and long-term pain management strategies.

Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate patient records, progress notes, treatment plans, and documentation in accordance with California licensing requirements and clinical standards.

Patient Retention & Growth: Establish strong patient relationships, monitor treatment progress, and help build a loyal patient base through exceptional care and consistent clinical outcomes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Current Professional License: Active and unrestricted Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of California.

Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or an equivalent qualifying physical therapy degree from an accredited program.

Clinical Experience: Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in outpatient physical therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, or pain management preferred.

Clinical Knowledge: Strong understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy, biomechanics, rehabilitation protocols, and evidence-based treatment techniques.

Hands-On Skills: Proficiency in manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, functional assessments, and individualized rehabilitation programs.

Patient Care Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Professionalism: Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians and other clinical team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a pain management clinic, orthopedic practice, or multidisciplinary medical setting.
• Specialization or additional training in manual therapy, sports rehabilitation, chronic pain management, or post-operative rehabilitation.
• Experience treating spine-related conditions, including neck pain, lower back pain, sciatica, and joint dysfunction.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems.
• Experience developing personalized rehabilitation and home exercise programs.
• Strong interest in contributing to the growth of a patient-focused medical practice.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive Pay: Compensation based on qualifications, experience, and clinical expertise.

Flexible Schedule: Part-time opportunity with the potential for additional hours as the practice grows.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced medical professionals in a supportive, multidisciplinary clinical setting.

Professional Growth: Opportunity to expand clinical experience while contributing to the development of our physical therapy services.

Join Our Team

If you are a dedicated Physical Therapist who is passionate about helping patients reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve their quality of life, we would love to hear from you.

Pain and Aesthetic Center

Santa Monica, California

Job Type: Part-Time

Compensation: Competitive Pay