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Hemet, California

Physical Therapist (PT) - San Jacinto Valley

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$49-$55/hr

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Job Description

Physical Therapist

San Jacinto Valley Post Acute

Join our dedicated team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist to provide exceptional rehabilitative care and help patients achieve their highest level of function and independence.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, developing, and implementing individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and enhance quality of life. This role collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver outstanding patient-centered care.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and goals.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions to improve strength, mobility, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.

Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy team members, residents, and families to ensure coordinated care.

Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, exercises, and strategies to support recovery and long-term wellness.

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory and facility requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable professional, ethical, and safety standards.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Current California Physical Therapist license, or eligibility for California licensure.
  • Current CPR certification preferred.

Experience

  • Previous experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, outpatient, or post-acute care settings is preferred.
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Skills & Abilities
  • Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
  • Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay Range: $49.00 - $55.00 per hour DOE (Depending on Experience)
  • Full-time opportunities available
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive team environment
  • Competitive benefits package for eligible employees

Location: Hemet, California

Enjoy working in a welcoming community surrounded by beautiful mountain views while helping residents regain independence and improve their quality of life.

If you are passionate about helping others heal, recover, and thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and help move lives forward.

  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Pay: $49.00 - $55.00 per hour DOE

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, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates residents and develops individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and functional independence. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient careMobility trainingStrength trainingBalance trainingInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,216 salary observations; 4,244 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 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 ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k 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 score6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$102k–$114kPhysical Therapy median $128k (middle half $114k–$135k)27 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$116k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,216 state / 11,898 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$98k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,738 active21,872 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 50% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,821 in the last 30 days4,438 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,894 Physical Therapy 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 (PT) - San Jacinto Valley at PACS a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling options
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
Supportive team environment
Competitive benefits package

Living in Hemet

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$445k
Typical market rent
$1,839/mo
Residents’ average commute
36 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.