Pays $52.62-$72.18/hr — Physical Therapist market median is ~$163k (14 jobs)
Physical Therapist (Per Diem, Day Shift)
About the Role
Per diem, day shift. Hospital setting. Hanford, CA.
Join Adventist Health as a Physical Therapist – Per Diem, Day Shift in Hanford, California, United States. Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $52.62 - $72.18/hour.
- Health Insurance
- Comprehensive benefits program
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Adventist Health in Hanford, California, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist plans and conducts treatment programs to restore physical, social, and mental functions while meeting department objectives. They also serve as a co-leader in an interdisciplinary approach to patient groups and ensure accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and possess a valid state Physical Therapy license. Additionally, a Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification is required, with two years of experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 32% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,630 salary observations; 3,104 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (20,688 salary observations; 47,064 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
Adventist Health ranks #3 of 10 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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