Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$160–$180/visit

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Caring Hand Home Health Solutions, Inc’s mission is to provide professional and paraprofessional services to clients in their homes assigning them to achieve the highest level of potential in their day-to-day self-care activities. We are committed to providing high quality, multidisciplinary care by professionals who recognize the need for comprehensive assessment of needs from both the client and professional’s point of view.

As a Physical Therapist with Caring Hand Home Health Solutions, you will play a vital role in delivering skilled care that addresses the unique challenges of home health environments, helping patients regain mobility, independence, and confidence.

We value teamwork, empathy, and a commitment to high-quality service, all aimed at putting patients and their families at ease during their recovery. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in patients' lives and working in a supportive and family-oriented atmosphere, we encourage you to join us in providing exceptional home health care.

Please note that this role is per diem with a rate of $160 - $180 per visit.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ functional status, mobility, muscle strength, gait, and ROM to develop individualized treatment plans.

Deliver physical therapy services in accordance with the physician’s plan of care and California’s Physical Therapy Practice Act.

Educate patients and their families or caregivers on therapeutic exercises, equipment use, and recovery goals.

Collaborate with physicians and the care team—reporting changes in patient condition and participating in case conferences.

Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and, when PT is the sole skilled service, oversee Home Health Aide care bi-weekly.

  • Manage documentation including clinical progress summaries and discharge planning.
  • Identify needs for additional home health services and coordinate referrals as appropriate.
  • Perform other duties as required for patient services.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Active California Physical Therapy license.
  • Minimum 2 years of PT experience; home health background is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with patients and families.
  • Current CPR certification with AHA.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle.
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance If Interested
  • Paid Sick Days
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Skills Training & Development
  • Company Social Events
  • Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits
  • Referral Bonus

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy and an active California Physical Therapy license. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience, current AHA CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with an insured vehicle.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationClinical DocumentationCare CoordinationSupervisionMobility TrainingGait AnalysisRange Of Motion Assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,518 salary observations; 3,892 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,879 salary observations; 56,729 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 California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$170k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Caring Hand Home Health Solutions a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,017 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 15 employers

13
<$105k
16
$105k-120k
0
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
Sign-on bonus
69%
CME allowance
69%
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

Physical Therapist (Central Valley PACE - Modesto)

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Waterford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$410k≈ 2.6× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,620/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.1
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Modesto, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Caring Hand Home Health Solutions

Home Health Care Services
Sacramento, California

Benefits & Perks

Paid Sick Days
Paid Bereavement Leave
Mileage Reimbursement
Referral Bonus
Skills Training & Development
Company Social Events
Flexible Schedule
Conversion to Full-Time Possible