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Arvin, California

Physical Therapist-PT Per Diem

Physical TherapistNo callNo weekendsPer 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 therapyPatient evaluationCare planningMobility trainingGeriatric rehabilitationSkilled nursing facility care

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.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapyranked against 21,715 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$135k–$156kPhysical 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 powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,721 active21,549 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 48% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,556 in the last 30 days4,853 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,715 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 25 employers
9
<$145k
14
$145k-160k
2
$160k-175k
5
$175k-190k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
36%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
6%

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

Elite Care Management · Merrillville, Indiana

$75-$80/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
#4

Physical Therapist - PRN

$60-$70/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

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 21,715 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About PACS

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible per diem shifts
Competitive hourly rate
Friendly, team-oriented work environment
No required weekends or holidays

Living in Arvin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$283k
Median resident rent
$1,122/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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