Home Health Physical Therapist - Part Time/Per Diem
Listed compensation
$70-$80/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Locally owned & operated
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Profit sharing
Job Description Summary
The physical therapist contracted or employed is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
1. Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. This may include, but will not be limited to:
Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
- Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
- Directing physical therapy treatment.
- Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
- Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
- Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition
2. Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
3. Complete OASIS assessments as assigned.
4. Act as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Manager and assumes responsibility to Coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
5. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
6. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
7. Participates in discharge planning for patient.
8. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
9. Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
10. Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
11. Participates in peer consultation process.
12. Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
13. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist provides home-based rehabilitative services, including patient assessment, development of care plans, and coordination of care. They are also responsible for completing OASIS assessments, supervising assistants, and educating families on therapeutic care.
Requirements
The candidate must be a licensed physical therapist capable of performing clinical evaluations and managing patient caseloads in a home health setting. Proficiency in documentation, OASIS assessments, and adherence to state practice acts is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 46% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,557 salary observations; 3,994 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,227 salary observations; 58,316 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $146k–$166k | Physical Therapy median $132k (middle half $128k–$156k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $116k median in California | $94k nationally (+24%)1,557 state / 15,227 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$141k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,751 active | 21,953 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 46% no call · 38% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Nursing & Rehab At Home | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index3 active listings |
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