Physical Therapist Per-Diem
Listed compensation
$60-$65/hr
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist (PT) – Per Diem
- Linwood Meadows Care Center – Visalia, CA
- Pay Range: $60–$65/hour BOE
Linwood Meadows Care Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Per Diem Physical Therapist (PT) to join our exceptional rehab team. If you are passionate about helping residents regain mobility, strength, and independence, we’d love to have you as part of our supportive and dynamic culture.
About Us
Linwood Meadows Care Center is a premier skilled nursing facility in Visalia, CA, known for personalized care, dedicated staff, and strong therapy outcomes. Our mission is to help residents recover safely, improve function, and return home whenever possible.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: $60–$65/hour BOE
- Flexible Per Diem schedule
- Positive and collaborative team environment
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee appreciation and recognition programs
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day
General Purpose
The Physical Therapist evaluates residents, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides therapeutic interventions designed to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
Essential Duties
- Evaluate residents and determine physical therapy needs and rehabilitation potential
- Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans
- Provide treatment focused on gait training, transfers, balance, strengthening, mobility, and pain management
- Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, residents, and families regarding progress and goals
- Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team conferences
- Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
- Educate residents and caregivers on exercises, mobility safety, and fall prevention
- Recommend assistive devices and durable medical equipment such as walkers, canes, and wheelchairs
- Supervise PTAs and therapy aides as appropriate
- Maintain a safe treatment environment and follow infection control procedures
Qualifications
Education
Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program required
License
Current California Physical Therapist license in good standing
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Casamba and PointClickCare
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities
Passion for Patient-centered Care and Functional Outcomes
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.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate residents to develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on mobility, strength, and functional independence. They are also responsible for documenting progress, communicating with the interdisciplinary team, and educating caregivers on safety and rehabilitation techniques.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$115k (708 salary observations; 1,944 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (7,673 salary observations; 31,542 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$135k | Physical Therapy median $118k (middle half $97k–$135k)968 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $115k median in California | $94k nationally (+23%)708 state / 7,673 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$117k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,790 active | 22,221 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,998 in the last 30 days | 4,343 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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