Per Diem Home Health Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$153.6K–$223.8K
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
Outstanding Physical Therapists needed for per diem field-based positions servicing multiple locations:
- Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, & Cupertino areas
ACE Home Health Care & Hospice is a locally owned and operated healthcare provider proudly serving Alameda, Contra Costa and Santa Clara Counties, with field offices located in Orinda and San Jose, CA. We are committed to excellence in patient care. As we expand our services, we're seeking compassionate healthcare professionals who share our mission of making a meaningful difference in patients' lives.
We actively seek team members from diverse cultural backgrounds and those with multilingual capabilities. This diversity strengthens our ability to provide culturally competent care and helps us better serve our community's varied needs, ultimately furthering our mission of delivering compassionate, personalized healthcare.
Qualifications
- Possesses a degree in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
- Licensed to practice as physical therapist in California.
- Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with California DMV requirements and is in good working order.
Here's What Sets Us Apart
Administrative Support
- Designated Administrative Coordinators serve as your dedicated in-house resource for all administrative duties, including documentation support
- Extensive documentation and DME support allow you to focus on what matters most - patient care and work-life balance
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible scheduling and autonomy in managing your own hours
- Full time and per-dem opportunities available
Professional Development
- Extensive, individualized, structured and ongoing training program to develop your skills
- Advanced patient care through continuous professional development
Technology Solutions
- Industry-leading documentation and technology solutions to streamline communication
Career Growth
- Growth opportunities including precepting, clinical education, and clinical leadership positions
Compensation
- Competitive compensation based on experience, knowledge, skills, and location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data
- Estimated Annual Full Time Compensation: $153K-$223K (This position is paid on a per-visit basis)
- mileage reimbursement at federal rate
- Paid parking
Benefits (full time positions)
- Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision with dependent coverage
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Free CEUs through on-demand virtual learning platform
- Rewards program with redeemable points for gifts
- Corporate discount program for a variety of services
Key Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy services to patients in a home health setting across multiple locations. Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with administrative coordinators to ensure high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (1,189 salary observations; 4,756 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,162 salary observations; 66,743 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$189k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $170k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $154k–$224k | Physical Therapy median $127k (middle half $100k–$128k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $118k median in California | $94k nationally (+25%)1,189 state / 12,162 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$170k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,799 active | 21,921 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,870 in the last 30 days | 4,345 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Ace Home Health Care & Hospice | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index7 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Home Health Physical Therapist at Ace Home Health Care & Hospice a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
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