Physical Therapist-PT Per Diem
Listed compensation
$65-$75/hr
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Job Description
- Per Diem Physical Therapist (PT)
- Location: Arvin Post Acute – Arvin, CA
- Schedule: Per Diem / Flexible Hours
- Pay: $65–$75/hour DOE
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
Job Description
Arvin Post Acute is hiring a Licensed Physical Therapist to provide per diem coverage at our skilled nursing facility in Arvin, CA. This is a flexible opportunity to work with a supportive therapy team and deliver high-quality rehab services to patients in a post-acute setting.
Responsibilities
- Complete evaluations and develop care plans
- Deliver 1:1 therapy per plan of care
- Educate patients and caregivers on mobility and home exercise programs
- Participate in care team meetings and discharge planning
- Maintain accurate documentation and billing records
Qualifications
- CA Licensed Physical Therapist
- Graduate of an accredited PT program
- CPR certified (or willing to obtain)
- SNF or geriatric rehab experience preferred
What We Offer
- Flexible per diem shifts
- Competitive hourly rate: $65–$75/hour
- Friendly, team-oriented work environment
No Required Weekends or Holidays
Apply now and help patients restore function, mobility, and independence at Arvin Post Acute.
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.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 48% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,286 salary observations; 4,238 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,871 salary observations; 62,396 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.9 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,715 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $135k–$156k | Physical Therapy median $182k (middle half $166k–$182k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $116k median in California | $94k nationally (+24%)1,286 state / 12,871 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$132k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,721 active | 21,549 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 48% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physical Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,556 in the last 30 days | 4,853 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist-PT Per Diem at PACS a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,715 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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