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Lorian Health
Long Beach, California

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistan Per diem

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

from $45/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

For over 20 years, Lorian Health has been a trusted leader in home health care, dedicated to enhancing patients’ quality of life and supporting their independence.

We offer a collaborative, compassionate work environment where every team member is valued and equipped to succeed. Join a team that prioritizes growth, open communication, and the tools you need to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Location: Orange County North and South

Responsibilities

  • Helps to improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of patients assigned to PTA.
  • Providing treatment as ordered by the attending physician and under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
  • Consults with Physical Therapist before any change in treatment.
  • Educates and instructs patients and family members in home programs for balance and gait training.
  • Observing, recording, and reporting information on the patient’s condition to the attending physician, supervising Physical Therapist, case manager, and in the patient’s health record.
  • Teaching and supervising other healthcare personnel when appropriate.
  • Evaluating the home environment and making appropriate recommendations.

Qualifications

Licensed/registered to practice as a PTA in the state of practice.

Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health. Presents a pre-employment physician’s health clearance, including negative TB skin tests and/or CXR and other tests as required by specific state statute.

  • Has the ability to read and follow written instructions and accurately document care provided.
  • Is self-directing and has the ability to work with little direct supervision.
  • Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
  • Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling the role obligations.
  • Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.

Minimum of one (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience in a Home Health or Hospice Setting.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to our employees' well-being, offering a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (EAP, 401(K) with 4% match)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee referral program and opportunities for growth and advancement

This position is based on a Pay per visit compensation model.

Pay per visit ranges from $45 to $60 visit commensurate with experience and depending on type of visit. The compensation reflected on this posting is an estimate of yearly compensation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient TreatmentBalance TrainingPatient EducationClinical DocumentationHome Environment EvaluationPatient Monitoring

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 42% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,525 salary observations; 3,917 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,883 salary observations; 56,734 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Physical Therapist Assistan Per diem at Lorian Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,017 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 35 employers

24
<$115k
5
$115k-130k
4
$130k-145k
13
$145k-160k
4
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks46 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
CME allowance
48%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Long Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$961k≈ 21.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,422/mo≈ 65% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lorian Health

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

EAP
401(K) with 4% match
Mileage reimbursement
Employee referral program
Opportunities for growth and advancement