Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health- 10,000 sign on bonus
Listed compensation
$140k-$190k
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Job Description
Job Title: Home Health Physical Therapist – Santa Clara County Job Type: Full-time Location: South Bay, CA
Built for Physical Therapists who want autonomy — not isolation.
At Health Link Home Health & Hospice, Physical Therapists are trusted clinicians. You manage your patients, design your plans of care, and practice independently with an experienced clinical team available when you need support. For over 20 years, we've served the Bay Area with strong systems, consistent referrals, and a clinician-first culture.
We are strengthening our Santa Clara County team and are seeking a Physical Therapist who wants flexibility, independence, modern tools, and an organized home health structure behind them. You'll serve patients across South Bay's diverse neighborhoods.
Why Physical Therapists Choose Health Link
- True Autonomy: High level of professional trust with leadership support when you want it, not micromanagement.
- Smart Scheduling: Caseloads concentrated within SF County to reduce unnecessary drive time and parking stress.
- Modern Tools: Company-issued devices and AI-assisted charting tools to drastically reduce documentation time.
- Stability: A consistent referral flow, stable census, and an established, financially stable agency.
Clinician-First Culture: Organized scheduling and care coordination backed by experienced case managers and a dedicated team so you can focus on patient care.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $140,000 – $190,000 per year (based on experience)
- Performance Bonus: Earn an additional 25% of your salary based on quality metrics
- Health: Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
- Retirement: 401(k) with employer matching
- Perks: Paid time off, mileage reimbursement (or company vehicle), and flexible scheduling
Your Role
- Independently perform physical therapy evaluations and reassessments
- Develop and manage individualized plans of care
- Deliver skilled therapy focused on mobility, function, fall prevention, and independence
- Collaborate with PTAs on an occasional, well-supported basis
- Communicate directly with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
- Educate patients and caregivers
- Complete documentation supported by AI tools
- Serve as the primary PT voice in patient care planning
Requirements
- Current California Physical Therapist license
- Valid California driver's license
- Strong clinical judgment, organization, and time-management skills
- Home health experience preferred; strong outpatient, inpatient, or rehab PTs are encouraged to apply
Ready to Connect? If this sounds like the right fit, we'd love to hear from you. Our process is straightforward a short intro call, followed by a conversation with our clinical leadership team. Most candidates hear back within 48 hours of applying.
Key Responsibilities
Independently perform physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care for patients in their homes. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and educate patients and caregivers to improve mobility and function.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,078 salary observations; 4,063 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $140k–$190k | Physical Therapy median $116k (middle half $96k–$134k)960 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $94k nationally (+25%)1,078 state / 10,783 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$149k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,720 active | 21,823 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 54% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | California Physical Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,781 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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