Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health | South Bay | $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $156k–$187k | Physical 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 power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,773 active | 21,843 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $15k sign-on | California 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 listings | 8,101 in the last 30 days | 4,346 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 |
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