Physical Therapist Per Diem
Listed compensation
$49.77-$69.68/hr
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
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
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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