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Livermore, California

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$60-$65/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 43m ago · Verified live

Job Description

The Vineyards Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 76 Fenton Street, Livermore, California. It offers 24-hour Medicare-certified care in an 83-bed facility near downtown Livermore.

It has received high-performing ratings in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care from the U.S. News & World Report.

The center is committed to providing individualized, holistic care through warm and meaningful interactions, aiming to help residents achieve their best outcomes and ensure their comfort is a top priority.

Location: 76 Fenton Street, Livermore 94550

Website: https://vineyardshealth.com/ [https://vineyardshealth.com/]

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Physical Therapist (PT) and make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate care to those in need.

Specific Responsibilities, Not Limited To

The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals.

  • Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists.
  • Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
  • Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
  • Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
  • Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
  • Practices departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
  • Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
  • Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops.
  • Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.

Qualifications/Specific Requirements

1. EDUCATION: Doctoral program in Physical Therapy

2. EXPERIENCE: At least one year of experience as a physical therapy aide is a PREFERRED

3. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: California license to practice Physical Therapy REQUIRED

Benefits

  • Paid sick leave
  • PTO
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Healthcare insurance
  • Life insurance

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will design and implement individualized treatment plans to maximize patient functional progress. They will also provide direct patient care, supervise support staff, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and possess a valid California license to practice. At least one year of experience as a physical therapy aide is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentFunctional goal settingSafety standardsStaff leadershipInterdisciplinary communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (469 salary observations; 1,117 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,705 salary observations; 16,929 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 33 employers

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<$105k
3
$105k-130k
13
$130k-155k
13
$155k-180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
65% this job
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Relocation assistance
10%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80-$110/hr
#2

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$63.78-$89.28/hr
#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Higher than about 2 in 10 of 21,438 Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Livermore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$989k
Typical market rent
$3,079/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Sick Leave
PTO
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Healthcare Insurance
Life Insurance