Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$65-$72/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Job Details:
Job Location: Amador Home Health - Jackson, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $65.00 - $72.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) Amador Home Health | Jackson, CA 95642 | Full-Time Pay: $95–$105 per visit + $190–$210 per Start of Care (SOC) + driving time and mileage compensation Make a difference in the comfort of home.
Are you a licensed Physical Therapist looking for a home health opportunity where you can focus on quality patient care, clinical autonomy, and meaningful outcomes? At Amador Home Health we believe exceptional care starts with supporting the clinicians who provide it.
We’re seeking a compassionate, motivated Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) to serve patients in Jackson, California, and the surrounding service area.
Our approach is simple: we trust our therapists to use their clinical expertise, make patient-centered decisions, and take the time needed to provide thoughtful, individualized care. If you want to practice with purpose and make a meaningful difference in your patients’ lives, we’d love to meet you.
Why join Amador Home Health? Competitive per-visit compensation: $95–$105 per visit. Start of Care compensation: $190–$210 per SOC. Driving compensation: $10 per hour for driving time, plus $0.67 per mile. Clinical autonomy: Make professional decisions based on your patients’ individual needs.
Patient-centered care: Have the time to focus on quality, functional progress, and meaningful patient outcomes with a supportive inter-disciplinary team. Flexible scheduling: Enjoy flexibility while serving patients in their homes.
Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more.
About the position As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes. You will help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, functional independence, and overall quality of life while supporting safe recovery in a familiar environment. You’ll work independently in the field while collaborating with the broader home health care team to coordinate services and support positive patient outcomes.
Responsibilities Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, safe mobility, home safety, and strategies to support recovery. Document evaluations, treatments, progress, and other required clinical information accurately and in a timely manner. Collaborate with physicians and other members of the home health care team to coordinate patient care. Follow applicable clinical standards, professional guidelines, and home health documentation requirements.
Required qualifications Current, valid Physical Therapy license. Valid driver's license. Reliable personal vehicle. Current automobile insurance. Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned service area.
Benefits Eligible employees may receive the following benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Paid time off Flexible schedule Travel reimbursement Opportunities for advancement Employee referral program Live and work in beautiful Jackson, California Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Jackson offers small-town charm, scenic surroundings, and access to outdoor recreation.
With opportunities to explore the greater Amador County area and convenient access to destinations such as Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, and Yosemite, it’s a wonderful place to build your career and enjoy life outside of work. Join a team that puts care first.
At Amador Home Health, you’re more than a provider of services. You’re a trusted clinician whose judgment, compassion, and expertise matter. If you’re passionate about home health physical therapy and want the freedom to deliver care that puts patients first, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person; travel to patients’ homes throughout the assigned service area. Required license: Physical Therapy License Required documentation: Valid driver's license and current auto insurance.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes to improve mobility, strength, and functional independence. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and document all clinical evaluations and treatments accurately.
Requirements
Requires a current, valid Physical Therapy license and a valid driver's license with reliable personal transportation. Candidates must be able to travel to patients' homes within the assigned service area.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 66% 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 ~$142k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k 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 Physical Therapist at Rocky Mountain Care Group a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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