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Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health | South Bay | $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75-$90/hr

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Job Description

  • Health Link Home Health & Hospice
  • Location: South Bay / Santa Clara County, CA
  • Position: Full-Time | Field-Based
  • Compensation: $75.00–$90.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
  • Built for Physical Therapists Who Want Autonomy — Not Isolation

Health Link Home Health & Hospice has served the Bay Area for nearly 20 years, providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients in their homes.

We are seeking a Physical Therapist to join our growing South Bay branch, serving patients throughout Santa Clara County.

We understand that Physical Therapists value independence, flexibility, and the ability to focus on patient care. At Health Link, we support our clinicians with organized scheduling, territory-based caseloads, AI-assisted documentation, and a dedicated office team to help make each workday more efficient.

Why Choose Health Link?

  • Territory-Based Caseloads: Patient assignments organized geographically to minimize unnecessary travel
  • AI-Assisted Documentation: Technology designed to reduce documentation time and administrative burden
  • Dedicated Scheduling Support: An office team coordinating patient schedules and administrative needs
  • Clinical Support: Access to experienced clinical management for guidance and complex patient care matters
  • Company-Issued Technology: Devices and tools to support efficient field documentation

Competitive Compensation: $75–$90 per hour, $15,000 sign-on bonus, and additional performance-based bonuses of up to 25% of eligible wages

Mileage Reimbursement or Company Vehicle: Transportation support in accordance with company policy and availability

Position Overview

The Physical Therapist provides skilled therapy services to homebound patients, focusing on improving mobility, functional independence, safety, and overall quality of life.

This position offers the opportunity to manage a geographically focused caseload while working collaboratively with nursing, therapy, and clinical coordination teams.

Core Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and establish individualized treatment plans
  • Provide skilled interventions to improve strength, mobility, balance, functional independence, and safety
  • Assess patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient needs
  • Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, fall prevention, and safe mobility
  • Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, therapy assistants, and other interdisciplinary team members
  • Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants as assigned and in accordance with applicable requirements
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation using Kinnser/WellSky and available AI-assisted documentation tools
  • Communicate changes in patient condition and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure continuity of care

Qualifications

  • Active California Physical Therapist license (required)
  • Home Health experience preferred; candidates with outpatient, inpatient, or rehabilitation experience are encouraged to apply
  • Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Comfortable using electronic medical records and technology
  • Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation

Compensation & Incentives

  • $75.00–$90.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
  • $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Additional performance-based bonuses of up to 25% of eligible wages, based on established productivity, documentation, and quality standards
  • Performance bonuses are subject to eligibility requirements and company bonus plan terms.

Benefits

  • Health: Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
  • Retirement: 401(k) with employer matching
  • Paid Time Off: Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Available for eligible employees
  • Transportation: Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle, subject to availability

Clinical Support: AI-assisted documentation, company-issued technology, and dedicated scheduling and administrative support

If you are a Physical Therapist looking for greater autonomy, organized support, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to provide meaningful care in the home setting, we welcome the opportunity to connect.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist provides skilled therapy services to homebound patients to improve mobility, safety, and functional independence. They are responsible for performing comprehensive evaluations, establishing treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Home health carePatient evaluationTreatment planningMobility assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationSupervision of physical therapist assistantsPatient educationFunctional independence training

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$115k (1,278 salary observations; 4,504 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$172k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $155k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$156k–$187kPhysical Therapy median $120k (middle half $98k–$137k)966 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$115k median in California$94k nationally (+23%)1,278 state / 12,688 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$155k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,773 active21,843 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 62% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-onCalifornia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,101 in the last 30 days4,346 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 22 employers
13
<$115k
14
$115k-135k
8
$135k-155k
1
$160k
3
$186k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
Loan repayment
34%
Relocation assistance
23%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$133k-$186k
#2

Physical Therapist II, Santa Cruz, Limited Term

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#3

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist II, Sunnyvale

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#4

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$125k-$160k
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,786 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Health Link

Hospitals and Health Care
San Francisco, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Paid vacation and sick leave
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle
AI-assisted documentation
Company-issued technology
Dedicated scheduling and administrative support

Living in Milpitas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.30M
Typical market rent
$3,614/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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