Physical Therapist - PRN / Per Diem

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

*New Grads encouraged to apply!

Our mission is to provide life changing service. At Sacred Heart Home Health, we do things differently. Our philosophy is simple: our team comes first. When you feel supported, empowered, and valued, you deliver the kind of care that changes lives.

That’s why we invest in your growth from day one, through mentorship, ongoing education, and a culture that encourages intelligent risk-taking and innovation. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want a career that grows with you, Sacred Heart is the place to be!

Enjoy the freedom to balance your personal life while making a real difference in patients’ lives. As a Physical Therapist (PT) in home health care, you’ll design individualized care plans, provide hands-on therapy, and collaborate with a supportive team, all with scheduling flexibility that fits your lifestyle.

Our Commitment To You

  • Flexibility That Fits Your Life: Enjoy a schedule that works for you while making a meaningful impact
  • Supportive Team Environment: Collaborate with experienced professionals who value teamwork
  • Career Development: Access ongoing training, certifications, and advancement opportunities to grow your career
  • Purpose-Driven Work: Help patients achieve independence and improve quality of life, every single day

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and update individualized care plans
  • Provide physical therapy services per physician’s plan of care
  • Assess functional status, mobility, and home environment
  • Educate patients and families on therapy techniques and equipment
  • Maintain accurate documentation and communicate progress to physicians

Requirements

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Arizona
  • Degree from a CAPTE-accredited program; passed state-approved exam
  • Current CPR certification
  • Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.

Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at pennantgroup.com.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Care planningPatient assessmentMobility assessmentHome environment assessmentPatient educationCollaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 40% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In Arizona, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (366 salary observations; 1,236 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Arizona?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Arizona vs national$92k median in Arizona$94k nationally (−2%)366 state / 15,056 national salary observations
Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Arizona480 active21,906 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 40% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution34 jobs · 25 employers

15
<$110k
6
$110k-130k
6
$130k-150k
7
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Physical Therapist

Boost Home Healthcare - Northern Colorado · Greeley, Colorado

$68-$76/hr
#3

Physical Therapist In Home Healthcare

$68-$76/hr
#4

Travel Physical Therapist

$75/hr
+ 36 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 22,085 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Sacred Heart Home Health Care - Tucson logo

About Sacred Heart Home Health Care - Tucson

Hospitals and Health Care
Phoenix, AZ
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Mentorship
Ongoing education
Career development

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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