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Fresno, California

Physical Therapist PT-PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$60-$65/hr

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

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Physical Therapist (PT) – PRN
  • Oakwood Gardens Care Center – Fresno, CA
  • Salary Range $60-$65/HR BOE

| Skilled Nursing Facility

Are you a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others? Join us at Oakwood Gardens Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility committed to helping our residents regain independence and achieve their highest level of function.

What You’ll Do

  • Evaluate residents to determine therapy needs and create individualized treatment plans
  • Provide direct physical therapy treatments in accordance with physician orders and resident goals
  • Document evaluations, progress notes, and treatment records accurately and timely
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive resident care
  • Supervise and support Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs)
  • Participate in discharge planning and caregiver education to ensure continuity of care
  • Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations

What We’re Looking For

  • Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in the State of California
  • Strong clinical skills and dedication to resident-centered care
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Skilled nursing or post-acute rehab experience preferred, but not required

Why Join Us

  • Competitive pay
  • Full-time position with comprehensive benefits
  • Supportive, team-oriented environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education

At Oakwood Gardens Care Center, we’re proud to foster an environment of compassionate care, teamwork, and professional development. If you’re ready to bring your passion and expertise to our residents, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and be part of the Oakwood Gardens Care Center family!

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 create individualized treatment plans and provide direct therapy services in accordance with physician orders. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, and ensure accurate documentation of resident progress.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Physical Therapist in the State of California with strong clinical and communication skills. Experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation setting is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationSupervisionRegulatory compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 42% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,518 salary observations; 3,892 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs

7
<$135k
5
$135k-150k
8
$150k-165k
8
$165k-180k
3
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
82%
CME allowance
43% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)Contract

US Physical Therapy · Union County, New Jersey

$74-$95/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
#4

Physical Therapist - Transitional Care Center (Saturdays Only)

$51.76-$80.34/hr
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fresno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$380k
Typical market rent
$1,941/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.2
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 · Fresno, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Full-time position with comprehensive benefits
Supportive, team-oriented environment
Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education