Physical Therapist – Full Time, New Graduates Welcome

Physical Therapist (DPT) – Full Time | New Graduates Welcome

Ascend Physical Therapy & Balance Center

Location: Garden Grove, Buena Park, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Start Your Career With a Team That Invests in You

At Ascend Physical Therapy & Balance Center, we believe your first years as a physical therapist shape the clinician you become.

We provide a supportive, collaborative environment where you can strengthen your clinical reasoning, develop hands-on treatment skills, and build confidence while delivering individualized patient care.

Whether you're a recent DPT graduate or an experienced physical therapist, Ascend offers opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your clinical skills.

About Ascend Physical Therapy

Ascend is a privately owned outpatient physical therapy practice with three locations in Southern California: Buena Park, Garden Grove, and Laguna Woods.

Our practice emphasizes:

• Individualized, one-on-one patient care
• Evidence-based treatment approaches
• Collaborative learning and mentorship
• Professional development and continuing education
• Meaningful patient relationships

Diverse Clinical Experience

Unlike traditional orthopedic outpatient clinics, Ascend provides opportunities to develop expertise across three major specialties:

Vestibular Rehabilitation (40%)

• BPPV and positional vertigo
• Vestibular hypofunction
• Vestibular migraines
• Dizziness and balance disorders

Neurological Rehabilitation (30%)

• Stroke rehabilitation
• Parkinson's disease
• Gait and balance disorders
• Neurological conditions

Orthopedic Rehabilitation (30%)

• Spine, shoulder, hip, and knee conditions
• Sports injuries
• Postoperative rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal injuries

Why Join Ascend?

Yearlong New Graduate Mentorship

Work alongside experienced physical therapists and clinic directors who provide guidance in clinical reasoning, treatment planning, manual therapy, and patient management.

Continuing Education

Support

Receive reimbursement for eligible continuing education courses to further develop your orthopedic, neurological, and vestibular rehabilitation skills.

Dedicated Documentation Time

We provide one hour of dedicated documentation time each workday:

• 30 minutes before lunch
• 30 minutes at the end of the day

Professional Growth Opportunities

Develop advanced clinical skills, explore specialty areas, participate in mentorship, and pursue future leadership opportunities.

Flexible Scheduling

We offer scheduling options, including 8-hour and 10-hour shifts, to support work-life balance.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from:

• Recent Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) graduates preparing for the NPTE
• Newly licensed physical therapists
• Experienced physical therapists interested in orthopedic, neurological, or vestibular rehabilitation

Ideal candidates demonstrate:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, patient-centered care
• Interest in evidence-based clinical practice
• Dependability and teamwork
• Willingness to learn and receive feedback
• Commitment to continued professional growth

Candidates must hold or obtain the appropriate California physical therapist licensure before independently practicing as a physical therapist.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Productivity bonus program
• Yearlong new graduate mentorship
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Health insurance
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus program
• Flexible 8-hour and 10-hour scheduling options

Apply Today!

If you're looking for a supportive outpatient physical therapy practice where you can develop your clinical skills and build a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

Email your resume to

Joe@ascendpt.net

Joseph Park, PT, DPT

Owner, Ascend Physical Therapy & Balance Center

Locations: Buena Park | Garden Grove | Laguna Woods

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $89,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What settings have you worked at before?

Work Location

In person