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Physical Therapist Jobs in Bakersfield, CA at Waypoint Management Consultant
Physical Therapist — Ridgecrest, CA Waypoint Management Consulting | Full-Time | M–F Days | No On-Call
CONTACT Shaun Alkema | (208) 731-9969 call or text | [email protected] Send a resume and we’ll get back to you same day.
Are you in Bakersfield, Victorville, or Lancaster? This position is located in Ridgecrest, CA — about 1.5 hours from Bakersfield, 2 hours from Victorville, and 2 hours from Lancaster. We’re offering $10,000 in relocation assistance and a compensation package built to make the move worth it. If you’re ready to trade the commute and the cost of living for something better, keep reading.
PAY & SCHEDULE
- $52.50 – $86.58/hr
- Monday–Friday, 8-hour days
- No on-call
WHY THIS ROLE IS WORTH A SERIOUS LOOK
Loan forgiveness — for real.
- Our client is a non-profit hospital — you qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- If you’re carrying PT school debt, this job is a financial strategy, not just a paycheck
The cost of living will change your math.
- Homes with land available for $100K–$300K — one of the last affordable markets in California
- Compared to Bakersfield, Victorville, and Lancaster, your take-home goes even further in Ridgecrest
$10,000 relocation assistance.
- We’ll help you get here
RIDGECREST: BETTER THAN YOU’D EXPECT
- Voted #1 best place to live in Kern County — safe, stable, family-friendly community of ~38,000
- Death Valley National Park — stargazing, hiking, otherworldly landscapes
- Mount Whitney & Lone Pine — highest peak in the contiguous US, Alabama Hills
- Kern River — whitewater rafting, fishing, camping
- Sequoia National Forest & Mammoth Mountain — skiing, alpine lakes, trails
- China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station anchors the local economy and keeps the community stable
ABOUT THE FACILITY
- Non-profit, DNV-accredited hospital with 60+ years serving the region
- 25-bed acute care, 125-bed skilled nursing facility, five primary care clinics, ambulatory surgery center, imaging, lab, ambulance services, 860+ employees
- AMA Joy in Medicine Award — 2023 and 2025 — one of a small number of hospitals nationally recognized for healthcare worker well-being
THE ROLE
- Evaluate and treat patients per physician referral and plan of care
- Apply therapeutic modalities to restore movement, reduce pain, and improve function
- Maintain accurate documentation and care records
- Collaborate with providers, nursing, and rehab colleagues on patient progress and discharge planning
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy or equivalent
- Valid California PT license
- Current CPR certification
- MDS documentation experience preferred
- APTA affiliation recommended
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 403(b) with employer match
- Life insurance
- Flex Spending (health care & dependent care)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Sick and vacation time
- $10,000 relocation assistance
- PSLF-eligible employer
TO APPLY Call or text (208) 731-9969 or email [email protected] — no long forms, just send a resume. We respond same day.
Pay: $52.50 – $86.58 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapy License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Physical Therapist
Company: Waypoint Management Consultant
Location: Bakersfield, CA
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