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Hayward, California

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$106k-$160k

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Posted 56m ago · Verified live

Job Description

$5000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

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The Physical Therapist – HAC is responsible for helping patients restore function, improve mobility, and enhance overall quality of life. This role provides skilled physical therapy services under a physician-directed plan of care, including assessment, treatment planning, intervention, and care coordination within an interdisciplinary care model.

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care in collaboration with physicians

Provide skilled physical therapy interventions and modify treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical needs

Perform ongoing reassessments, including weekly evaluations, to support care planning and physician coordination

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and communicate patient progress and condition changes

Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with clinical, regulatory, and documentation standards

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Current, unencumbered license to practice physical therapy in the assigned state
  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program (CAPTE accredited)
  • 1+ year of experience in physical therapy; OR less than one (1) year with participation in an approved residency or mentorship program
  • Current CPR certification
  • 1+ year of experience in clinical assessment, documentation, and care coordination
  • Driver’s License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ year of experience in home health, hospital-at-home, or community-based therapy settings
  • 1+ year of experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $106,400 to $159,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for conducting comprehensive patient assessments and developing individualized treatment plans to restore function and improve mobility. They provide skilled interventions and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care within a home health setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, unencumbered license to practice physical therapy and be a graduate of a CAPTE-accredited program. At least one year of clinical experience in physical therapy, along with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentClinical documentationMobility restorationInterdisciplinary collaborationHome health carePhysician-directed careRehabilitation services

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,152 salary observations; 4,202 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,279 salary observations; 59,207 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 California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$106k–$160kPhysical Therapy median $99k (middle half $90k–$133k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,152 state / 11,279 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$120k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,753 active22,213 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,814 active listings, Oct 2026
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 Physical Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

42 jobs · 16 employers
21
<$110k
9
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
6
$140k-155k
4
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

40 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist II, Santa Cruz

Sutter Health · Santa Cruz, California

$133k-$186k
#2

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist II, Sunnyvale

Sutter Health · Sunnyvale, California

$133k-$186k
#3

Physical Therapist

$165,000
#4

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

$150k-$160k
+ 40 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 21,954 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution

Living in Hayward

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$811k≈ 7.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,652/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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