1099 contractor - Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistContract

Listed compensation

Compensation $50.00–$100.00 /hr

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Gallagher Home Health Services is Hiring an Independent 1099 Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)

Gallagher Home Health Services is hiring a dedicated, experienced Physical Therapist to join our team as an independent contractor.

Why This Opportunity Is Perfect for You

Flexibility and Independence: Enjoy the freedom of a 1099 position with the ability to schedule 10-20 patient visits per week. This position allows you to design your schedule around your life and your patients' needs—giving you the ultimate work-life balance.

Make a Real Impact: As a Home Health PT, you'll provide personalized care in the homes of patients who need you most. Your expertise will play a key role in helping individuals regain mobility and independence, directly improving their quality of life.

Primary Care Model: Our patient-first approach allows you to focus on what matters most—delivering compassionate, high-quality care. We trust our therapists to make decisions that put the patient’s well-being at the forefront, while giving you autonomy in managing your schedule.

What We Offer

Flexible Hours: 10-20 visits per week, designed around your availability and the needs of your patients

Competitive Pay: As a 1099 contractor, you are paid directly for each visit, with the potential to grow your caseload into a full-time position if desired.

Comprehensive Orientation: We provide thorough orientation and resources to ensure you’re set up for success in your role.

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania
  • Minimum of 1 year recent experience required, Home Health experience preferred
  • Must have a reliable vehicle, valid PA driver’s license, and insurance coverage
  • Must pass a satisfactory criminal record check

Responsibilities

  • Assess and evaluate patients' physical conditions and needs to develop individualized care plans.
  • Provide hands-on physical therapy treatments, including exercises and modalities, to enhance patient recovery.
  • Document patient progress and maintain accurate records using EMR systems.
  • Educate patients and families on treatment plans and home care strategies to promote independence and recovery.
  • Drive to various locations for home health visits, ensuring timely and effective care delivery.

Ready to Join Us?

At Gallagher Home Health, we’re more than a company—we’re a family. If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while enjoying the flexibility and independence of a 1099 role, we want to hear from you!

Call or text our Recruiter, Jackie, today at 412-219-7903 to discuss how you can become a part of our compassionate team. Join us at Gallagher Home Health Services, where we “Treat You Like Family!”

Location: Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Department: Direct Care - Rehab

Employment Type: Contractor

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

$50.00 - $100.00 per unit

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentHands-on TreatmentPatient EducationFamily EducationMobility ImprovementIndependence Restoration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 53% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (428 salary observations; 2,178 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Gallagher Home Health, Hospice, and Home Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 3 active listings.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs

13
<$120k
2
$120k-130k
1
$130k
7
$140k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Monroeville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$222k
Typical market rent
$1,304/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Gallagher Home Health, Hospice, and Home Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Bridgeville, PA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Autonomy in managing schedule