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Sunnyvale, California

Physical Therapist ( PT) PRN WKENDS

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$57-$67/hr

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist (PT) – PRN Weekends
  • Location: Sunnyvale Post Acute – Sunnyvale, CA
  • Pay Rate: $57–$67 per hour (DOE)
  • Schedule: PRN / Weekends

About Us

Sunnyvale Post Acute is a compassionate, resident‑centered skilled nursing and rehabilitation community committed to delivering exceptional care. Our therapy team is dedicated to supporting patients in regaining their highest level of independence, mobility, and quality of life. We are seeking a talented PRN Weekend Physical Therapist to join our rehab department.

Position Summary

The PRN Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and provides patient‑centered physical therapy services for individuals requiring rehabilitation in a post‑acute/long‑term care setting. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best rehabilitation outcomes for our residents.

Responsibilities

  • Complete PT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Provide effective, evidence‑based therapeutic interventions
  • Document treatments, progress notes, and evaluations in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements
  • Communicate patient progress with interdisciplinary team members
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy goals, safety, and home programs
  • Ensure safe, ethical, and high‑quality care at all times

Qualifications

  • Current California Physical Therapist (PT) license
  • Graduate of an accredited PT program (DPT or MSPT)
  • Previous SNF or post‑acute rehab experience preferred (not required)
  • Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Benefits (PRN)
  • Competitive hourly rate: $57–$67 per hour
  • Flexible weekend scheduling
  • Supportive team environment

Modern Therapy Equipment and Strong Administrative Support

If you are a compassionate PT looking to make a meaningful impact on weekends, we’d love to connect with you!

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 Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationEvidence-based practiceSkilled nursing care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 42% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,576 salary observations; 4,044 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,367 salary observations; 58,963 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
California vs national$116k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,576 state / 15,367 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$116k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,736 active21,999 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 42% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,793 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 26 employers
3
<$110k
3
$110k-135k
13
$135k-160k
8
$160k-185k
1
$186k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
36%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Relocation assistance
9%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#2

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)Contract

US Physical Therapy · Union County, New Jersey

$74-$95/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
#4

Physical Therapist - Transitional Care Center (Saturdays Only)

$51.76-$80.34/hr
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,954 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About PACS

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly rate
Flexible weekend scheduling
Supportive team environment
Modern therapy equipment
Strong administrative support

Living in Sunnyvale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.85M
Typical market rent
$3,972/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
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 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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