Physical Therapist (Part-Time / Per Diem) – Advanced Orthopedic PT Care in San Jose, California at LOS GATOS ORTHOPEDIC SPORTS THERAPY, INC.

Looking for a flexible orthopedic PT role where you can provide high-quality care without burnout?

At The PPTG/LGOST Inc., we offer:

• 100% one-on-one care
• 60-minute evaluations & treatments
• Flexible scheduling
• No double-booking or high-volume productivity quotas
• Collaborative, growth-oriented clinical environment
• Advanced orthopedic and active aging patient population

We are seeking a Part-Time / Per Diem Physical Therapist to assist with patient care and vacation coverage across our South Bay clinics.

Who Thrives Here

Clinicians who enjoy:

• Outpatient orthopedics
• Manual therapy
• Corrective exercise progressions
• Exercise-based rehab
• Return-to-activity / return-to-play progression
• Working with active adults and older adults
• Collaborative team environments
• Continual learning and evidence-based practice

What You’ll Treat

• Post-operative orthopedic cases
• Chronic orthopedic conditions
• Active aging population (50+)
• Higher-functioning orthopedic patients seeking return to activity

Ideal Qualifications

• California PT License
• Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred
• Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills
• Team-oriented mindset
• Interest in manual therapy and progressive rehab

Clinical Expectations

You will be expected to:

• Perform high-level orthopedic evaluations with strong clinical reasoning
• Utilize evidence-based evaluation tools to guide clinical decision-making
• Use manual therapy intentionally, not by default
• Build and progress corrective exercise programs based on movement impairments
• Apply an eclectic, patient-centered treatment approach integrating manual therapy, movement, and progressive loading
• Progress patients into higher-level strength, capacity, and resilience
• Demonstrate understanding of:
  • Load management
  • Progressive overload
  • Late-phase rehab
  • Return-to-play/ return-to-activity frameworks
• Communicate clearly and confidently with patients who expect results
• Collaborate effectively with teammates across clinics to ensure continuity of care

Why Clinicians Join US?

• Time to actually treat patients properly
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Flexible work structure
• High-quality patient population
• Opportunity to continue growing clinically

Final Thought

We’re building a team of clinicians who want to be exceptional at what they do—and who want to practice in an environment that supports that standard.