Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)
Listed compensation
$80k-$160k
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Job Description
Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health
Guardian Angel Home Care
Pay: $80,000 – $160,000 per year
Schedule: Full-Time | Part-Time | Per Diem Opportunities Available
JOIN ONE OF THE MOST ESTABLISHED HOME HEALTH AGENCIES IN THE COUNTRY
For over 28 years, Guardian Angel Home Care has been a trusted leader in home health and hospice services. Our clinicians are supported by experienced leadership and dedicated office staff to ensure patients receive the highest level of care.
With 20 offices nationwide, we continue to grow while maintaining a strong reputation for patient outcomes and clinician support.
We are currently seeking Physical Therapists (PTs) to provide home health services in the communities we serve.
New graduates and experienced PTs are encouraged to apply.
About the Role
As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will provide individualized rehabilitation care directly in patients’ homes. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and guide them through recovery while helping them regain independence and prevent hospital readmissions.
Home Health Allows Physical Therapists To
- Work one-on-one with patients
- Build meaningful patient relationships
- Create flexible schedules
- Focus on functional recovery in real-world environments
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient evaluations in the home
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders
- Provide therapeutic exercises and mobility training
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs
- Implement fall prevention and safety strategies
- Document patient progress in EMR systems
- Communicate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Adjust treatment plans based on patient progress
Minimum Qualifications
- Active Physical Therapist (PT) License in the state of practice
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent)
- CPR / BLS Certification
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
- Home Health experience
- Familiarity with EMR documentation systems
- Strong communication and patient education skills
- Ability to work independently in the field
Why Guardian Angel Home Care?
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling options
- Strong clinical and administrative support
- Established referral networks
- Autonomy in patient care
- Growing organization with advancement opportunities
Our clinicians are passionate about helping patients recover and maintain independence in the comfort of their homes. If you are looking for a rewarding career in home health, we encourage you to apply.
Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to raising the standard in home health care.
JOB TYPE: Full-Time | Part-Time | Per Diem
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Physical Therapist license and have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program. Additionally, a CPR/BLS certification and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (1,057 salary observations; 3,917 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Bakersfield
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $357k≈ 4.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,858/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
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