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Physical Therapist (PT) – PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$60-$65/hr

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Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT) – PRN

St. Francis Healthcare Center | San Francisco, CA

Starting Rate: $60–$65 per hour DOE

St. Francis Healthcare Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated PRN Physical Therapist (PT) to join our in-house therapy program! If you are passionate about helping residents improve mobility, regain independence, and enhance their quality of life, we would love to hear from you.

Join a supportive team focused on providing personalized rehabilitation services and helping residents achieve their highest level of functional independence.

Why Join St. Francis Healthcare Center?

  • Competitive hourly rate of $60–$65, depending on experience
  • In-house therapy program
  • Flexible PRN scheduling
  • Collaborative, interdisciplinary team
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence. This role develops individualized treatment plans, monitors resident progress, collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, and maintains accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable regulations and professional standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.

Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and independence.

  • Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with applicable state practice requirements.
  • Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
  • Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding treatment progress, goals, and discharge planning.
  • Participate in resident care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings as needed.
  • Provide staff education and in-service training related to rehabilitation and resident care.

Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and payer requirements.

Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention.

  • Recommend appropriate durable medical equipment to promote safe mobility and independence.
  • Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
  • Protect the confidentiality of resident and company information.
  • Report equipment issues and contribute to quality assurance and rehabilitation program improvement initiatives.
  • Build positive, professional relationships with residents, families, facility staff, and colleagues.

Qualifications

  • Current, valid Physical Therapist license in California.
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Experience in a skilled nursing facility or post-acute rehabilitation setting is preferred.
  • Strong communication, organization, and clinical documentation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Compassionate, resident-centered approach to rehabilitation.

If you are looking for a flexible PRN opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact through quality rehabilitation care, St. Francis Healthcare Center would love to hear from you!

Apply today to join our in-house therapy team and help residents move toward greater independence, one step at a time.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents to improve their mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence. They also develop individualized treatment plans, supervise assistants, and maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningMobility trainingStrength trainingBalance trainingEndurance trainingInterdisciplinary collaborationStaff supervisionPatient educationDurable medical equipment recommendation

Physical Therapist Career Context

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

In Delaware, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (52 salary observations; 236 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,313 salary observations; 61,588 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Delaware?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$135kPhysical Therapy median $146k (middle half $125k–$156k)120 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Delaware vs national$93k median in Delaware$94k nationally (−1%)52 state / 12,313 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$130k in purchasing powerDelaware index 99.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Delaware104 active21,750 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 53% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedDelaware Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 23% offer loan repayment110 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 23 employers
6
<$110k
16
$110k-125k
1
$130k
5
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
30%
Sign-on bonus
18%
Loan repayment
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist-NEW GRADS WELCOMEPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/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
+ 37 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 21,827 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Wilmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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