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Trinity Health
Fresno, California

Physical Therapist Per Diem

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$49.77-$69.68/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 43m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Description:

Summary

This position is responsible for applying physical therapy treatment and training to patients to decrease and/or alleviate pain, regain movement, and restore function following an injury, disease, or physical disability.

Requirements

1. Graduation from an accredited program in Physical Therapy is required.

2. Successful completion of the State Board exam is required.

3. Current licensure as a Physical Therapist with the State of California is required.

4. Experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

5. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.

6. Ability to operate PT equipment safely and perform basic functional evaluations is required.

7. Ability to relate in a professional manner to patients, physicians, the public and other health care providers while demonstrating excellent customer service is required.

Pay Range: $49.77-$69.68

We offer a Per Diem Premium and Weekend Differentials

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

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, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for providing physical therapy treatment to patients to alleviate pain and restore function following injury or disease. The therapist will perform functional evaluations and provide training to patients in a professional and compassionate manner.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient TreatmentPain ManagementProfessional Communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (898 salary observations; 3,256 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (9,351 salary observations; 50,511 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 30% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$124k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
12%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends

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.