Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$160-$180/day

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

  • Company: Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc.
  • Position Type: Per Diem
  • Work Arrangement: Field-Based – Patient Homes
  • Compensation: $160-$180 per visit

Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc. is committed to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary care that helps patients achieve the highest possible level of independence in their daily activities. We recognize the importance of comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment plans, and collaboration among healthcare professionals, patients, and families.

We are seeking a compassionate and qualified Physical Therapist (PT) to provide physical therapy services to patients in their homes. In this role, you will assess patients’ functional abilities, mobility, muscle strength, gait, range of motion, and rehabilitation potential. You will develop and direct appropriate therapy programs, educate patients and caregivers, and coordinate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support patient recovery and independence.

The ideal candidate is organized, self-directed, and committed to providing effective, patient-centered care. You should have strong clinical assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work independently and coordinate care in a home health setting.

If you are passionate about helping patients improve their mobility, function, and quality of life, we encourage you to join our team.

Note: This is a field-based, per diem position that requires travel to patients’ homes. Although listed as “remote,” this is not a work-from-home or telehealth role.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services according to the written physician’s plan of care and applicable California Physical Therapy Practice Act requirements.

Assess and evaluate patients’ therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status, including their home environment and rehabilitation potential.

Assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and other functional abilities relevant to treatment planning.

  • Participate in developing the overall plan of care and determine patients’ priority physical therapy needs.
  • Initiate and direct appropriate physical therapy treatment programs.
  • Instruct patients and their families or caregivers in the proper use and care of therapeutic appliances.
  • Educate patients, caregivers, and other personnel on appropriate aspects of the physical therapy program and its goals.
  • Train patients in the use of prosthetic devices when indicated and within the therapist’s scope of practice.
  • Report patients’ responses to treatment and changes in condition to the physician.
  • Identify patient and family needs for additional home health services and make referrals as appropriate.
  • Prepare and submit accurate clinical and progress summaries based on patient progress and goal attainment.
  • Participate in patient discharge planning.
  • Provide physical therapy consultation to patients’ families and caregivers when indicated.
  • Provide in-service education to organizational nursing personnel as needed.
  • Participate in peer consultation activities.

Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with organizational policy and applicable state regulations.

When physical therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in physical therapy from an appropriately accredited program.
  • Current California Physical Therapist license issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
  • At least two years of appropriate professional experience as a Physical Therapist.
  • Previous community-based or home health physical therapy experience.
  • Current CPR certification by American Heart Association.
  • Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle in good working order, insured according to organizational requirements.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good organizational skills and the ability to manage patient care responsibilities effectively.
  • Ability to work independently and provide therapy in patients’ home environments.
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance If Interested
  • Paid Sick Days
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Skills Training & Development
  • Company Social Events
  • Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits
  • Referral Bonus

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in physical therapy and a current California Physical Therapy license. At least two years of professional experience and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mobility AssessmentGait AnalysisMuscle Strength EvaluationCare CoordinationPatient EducationDocumentationSupervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 46% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (1,156 salary observations; 4,105 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,425 salary observations; 60,013 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
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,919 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $140k (middle half $109k–$166k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$118k median in California$94k nationally (+26%)1,156 state / 11,425 national salary observations
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,725 active21,920 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 46% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,919 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Caring Hand Home Health Solutions a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,919 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
85%
Sign-on bonus
26%
CME allowance
26%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,919 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Caring Hand Home Health Solutions

Home Health Care Services
Sacramento, California

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Ability to Convert to Full-Time
Paid Sick Days
Paid Bereavement Leave
Skills Training & Development
Company Social Events
Mileage Reimbursement
Referral Bonus

Living in Vacaville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$557k
Typical market rent
$2,627/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.5
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 · Vallejo, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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