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By the Bay Health
San Francisco, California

Part-time Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$69-$76.6/hr

The week · per this posting

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

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

By The Bay Health, a non-profit established in 1975, set the standard for hospice in the U.S. by emphasizing the role of the patient in making important medical decisions. Our spectrum of home-based services now includes Skilled Home Health Care, Palliative Care, Adult Hospice Care and Pediatric Care.

Our team approach strives to address practical, social, emotional and spiritual aspects of care, with the goal to maximize quality of life for our patients, caregivers and families.

  • Home Health Physical Therapist
  • Location: San Francisco County, CA
  • Schedule: Part-time; 3 days per week; 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Pay Range: $69.00 – $76.60 per hour
  • What You’ll Do

Patient Evaluation & Care Planning

  • Conducts comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments of patient mobility, strength, balance, coordination, pain, and functional status.
  • Evaluates home environments for safety and recommends adaptive equipment or modifications as needed.
  • Develops and implements individualized Plans of Care (POCs) based on patient needs and physician orders.
  • Establishes measurable goals and expected outcomes to restore and/or improve function.
  • Treatment Implementation
  • Provides skilled physical therapy interventions, including but not limited to:
  • Gait training and transfer training
  • Strengthening and balance exercises
  • Range-of-motion and endurance training
  • Home exercise program instruction

Pain Management and Fall Prevention Strategies

Instructs patients, families, and caregivers on safe exercise techniques, use of assistive devices, and energy conservation.

Modifies treatment as necessary to maximize progress and safety.

Communication & Coordination

  • Collaborates with the RN Case Manager, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, and home health aides.
  • Communicates changes in patient condition promptly to the physician and care team.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences to review progress and update the care plan.
  • Coordinates discharge planning and recommends outpatient or community services when appropriate.

Documentation & Compliance

  • Completes all documentation timely and accurately within the EMR system.
  • Ensures all visit notes, OASIS data, and progress reports comply with Medicare, CMS, and agency requirements.
  • Maintains appropriate visit frequencies per the plan of care and PDGM (Patient-Driven Groupings Model) standards.
  • Adheres to agency policies, professional ethics, and confidentiality standards (HIPAA).

Professional Accountability

  • Maintains current knowledge of physical therapy techniques, home health regulations, and infection control practices.
  • Participates in continuing education, in-service programs, and quality improvement activities.
  • Assists in orienting new staff and mentoring colleagues as assigned.

Education & Experience

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program; Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred.
  • Minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare setting (home health experience preferred).
  • Licenses & Certifications
  • Active California Physical Therapy license required
  • Current CPR certification

Why Join By the Bay Health

  • Competitive per diem pay ($69–$76.50/hour).
  • Mileage reimbursement and paid drive time.
  • Work/life balance with flexible weekend-only scheduling.
  • A supportive, mission-driven environment focused on patient-centered care.
  • Opportunities for continued training and professional growth.

About Us

We serve patients and families across Marin, Sonoma, and the greater Bay Area, addressing their practical, emotional, and spiritual needs to maximize quality of life.

We follow all California Department of Public Health (CDPH) vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel.

Ready to Apply?

  • Bring your skills, compassion, and heart to a team that truly values quality care.
  • Apply today to join By the Bay Health — where every visit makes a difference.

By the Bay Health is proud to serve our community as an equal employment opportunity employer. Everyone is valued and welcome at BTBH.

Our organization is committed to diversity, equity and continues to build a culture of inclusion by recruiting, screening, hiring and retaining any qualified individual without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, registered domestic partner status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military care status, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, state, or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care to improve mobility, strength, and functional status. They will also provide skilled interventions, coordinate with the interdisciplinary care team, and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program with an active California license and at least one year of healthcare experience. Current CPR certification is also required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Strengthening exercisesBalance trainingRange-of-motion trainingEMR systemsInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 49 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 47% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,541 salary observations; 3,957 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,018 salary observations; 57,383 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).

By the Bay Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 7 active listings.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs

4
<$100k
0
$100k-120k
5
$120k-140k
14
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
38% this job
Sign-on bonus
28%
Relocation assistance
13%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$80-$110/hr
#2

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Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 46 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,180 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
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.

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

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About By the Bay Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Larkspur, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mileage reimbursement
Paid drive time
Work/life balance with flexible weekend-only scheduling
Supportive, mission-driven environment
Opportunities for continued training and professional growth