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Interface Rehab
Victorville, California

Physical Therapist Assistant ( Per diem)

Physical Therapist AssistantPer Diem

Listed compensation

$53-$63/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Desert Ridge Transitional Care Center - Victorville, CA
  • Position Type: Per Diem
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed

Physical Therapist (PT) Interface Rehab, Inc., a trusted leader in rehabilitation services since 1995, is seeking passionate and licensed Physical Therapists (PT) to join our team.

Whether you're looking for flexible per-diem shifts or a full-time schedule, we offer a variety of opportunities tailored to your availability.

Opportunities Full-time and Part-time and Flexible scheduling: Shifts available, up to 40 hours/week Opportunities across post-acute care, retirement communities, and outpatient clinics

What You'll Do

Provide exceptional physical therapy care to patients across various settings Assist in evaluating and implementing personalized treatment plans Collaborate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize recovery Document patient progress and maintain accurate medical records Support patients in achieving rehabilitation goals and long-term wellness What You’ll Need Active or obtainable Physical Therapist license in the state of California Compensation & Benefits We offer a competitive hourly rate ($53.00 to $63.00) and one of the best benefits packages in the industry.

Some of our excellent benefits for full-time employees include: Paid Time Off (PTO) – 15 Days to start. Accrue up to 30 days of PTO! Every year an additional day of PTO is added up to a maximum accrual of 30 days of PTO. 6 Paid holidays and up to 3 days of bereavement pay each year.

A 401(K)-retirement program with a company match of 25% up to the first 4% of your deferral every payroll. Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Basic Life Insurance of $25,000 and additional Optional Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance available. Relocation Assistance. H1-B Immigration expertise.

Sign on Bonus for select opportunities! Why Interface Rehab? Join a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering high-quality therapy services throughout California. We offer a comprehensive continuum of care and a supportive environment where your skills and compassion make a lasting impact.

Ready to take the next step in your PT career? Join our team of dedicated, skilled professionals who are committed to supporting every stage of recovery. Please visit our career page to view all our opportunities. We look forward to discussing your personal and professional goals and interests.

We have Full-time, Part-time, Per Diem and select Travel opportunities throughout California Talent Acquisition department recruiting@interfacerehab.com Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional physical therapy care to patients and assist in implementing personalized treatment plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain accurate medical records to support patient recovery goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active or obtainable Physical Therapist license in the state of California. The role requires the ability to work in post-acute care, retirement communities, or outpatient clinic settings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient CareTreatment PlanningMedical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical Evaluation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,286 salary observations; 4,238 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,871 salary observations; 62,396 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 ~$121k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
California vs national$116k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,286 state / 12,871 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$109k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,727 active21,711 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,556 in the last 30 days4,853 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant ( Per diem) at Interface Rehab a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 8 employers
5
<$80k
8
$80k-90k
3
$90k-100k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 8 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
41% this job
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
12% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRNPer Diem

EmpowerMe Wellness · Tustin, California

$35-$45/hr
#2

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Part-Time

EmpowerMe Wellness · Glendale, California, United States

$35-$42/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$48/hr
#4

PTA / Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$45/hr
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Interface Rehab

Hospitals and Health Care
Placentia, California
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (15 days to start, accrue up to 30 days)
6 Paid Holidays
401(k) with 25% match up to 4%
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance ($25,000)
Optional Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Relocation Assistance

Living in Victorville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$407k
Typical market rent
$2,248/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
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.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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