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Mission Healthcare
Irvine, California

Physical Therapist / PT (Home Health)

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$60/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 37m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!

  • Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well‑being of our team.
  • Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Pay range: $55-60, depending on experience
  • Schedule/Shift: Full-time, Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm
  • Territory/Location: Irvine, CA

Responsibilities

Evaluate and assess patients' physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.

Implement therapeutic exercises and techniques to relieve pain and improve mobility, strength, and coordination.

  • Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety precautions, and self-care strategies.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic, patient-centered care.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient progress and treatment plans.

Qualifications

  • Active Physical Therapist license in practicing state.
  • Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist, home health experience strongly preferred.
  • Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle.

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At Mission Healthcare, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an environment that promotes equity and belonging.

Equal Opportunity & Veteran‑Friendly Employer

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. As a veteran‑friendly employer and proud participant in the We Honor Veterans Association, we recognize and value the leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and service‑driven experience military‑connected individuals bring to patient‑centered care and healthcare environments.

Accessibility Commitment

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your needs.

Inclusion Efforts

We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive.

Your Voice Matters

Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs.

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Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningMobility trainingStrength trainingPatient educationCaregiver trainingInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationHome health careBLS certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist / PT (Home Health) at Mission Healthcare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 20,734 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,148 salary observations; 2,130 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (14,040 salary observations; 32,591 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, 2% are remote, 62% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% 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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physical Therapy

  • No weekends

Living in Irvine

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,365k
Typical market rent
$3,527/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Mission Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) retirement savings plan
Mileage reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation Assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts