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Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$75/hr

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Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT) – Full-Time

  • Hayward Gardens Post Acute | Hayward, CA
  • Pay: $65.00–$75.00 per hour (DOE)
  • Schedule: Full-Time, Part Time, PRN Opportunities
  • Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package

Make a Difference Through Rehabilitation!

Hayward Gardens Post Acute is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Physical Therapist (PT) to join our in-house rehabilitation team!

We are looking for a Physical Therapist who is passionate about helping residents regain strength, improve mobility, and achieve the highest possible level of independence. In this role, you will evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, provide hands-on skilled therapy, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional resident-centered care.

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with competitive pay, a supportive team, and the ability to make a meaningful difference, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

  • Evaluate residents and identify physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve strength, balance, mobility, endurance, and functional independence.
  • Provide skilled physical therapy treatments and monitor progress toward established goals.
  • Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with state regulations.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Participate in care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and discharge planning.
  • Educate residents and families on exercise programs, fall prevention, safety techniques, and continued care.
  • Recommend appropriate durable medical equipment to support safe mobility and independence.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
  • Assist with staff education, restorative nursing programs, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Current and active Physical Therapist (PT) license in California.
  • Experience in skilled nursing or geriatric rehabilitation preferred.
  • Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality resident care.

Why Join Hayward Gardens Post Acute?

  • Competitive Pay: $65–$75 per hour, DOE
  • Full-Time opportunity
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • In-house rehabilitation program
  • Supportive and collaborative clinical team
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives
  • Professional development and continued learning opportunities

Take the next step in your physical therapy career with Hayward Gardens Post Acute!

If you're passionate about rehabilitation and helping residents regain their strength, mobility, and independence, we encourage you to apply today!

Join our team and make a difference, one resident at a time!

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 will evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide hands-on skilled therapy to improve functional independence. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants to ensure high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careMobility trainingInterdisciplinary collaborationSupervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,187 salary observations; 4,224 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,826 salary observations; 61,306 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
Listed pay$135k–$156kPhysical Therapy median $123k (middle half $115k–$131k)37 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$116k median in California$93k nationally (+25%)1,187 state / 11,826 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$132k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,721 active21,607 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 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 Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 24 employers
12
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
6
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
56%
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist II, Santa Cruz

Sutter Health · Santa Cruz, California

$133k-$186k
#2

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist II, Sunnyvale

Sutter Health · Sunnyvale, California

$133k-$186k
#3

Physical Therapist Case Manager, Level 2: Home Health

$125k-$160k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

$150k
+ 37 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 21,800 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Professional Development
Continued Learning Opportunities

Living in Hayward

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$811k
Typical market rent
$2,652/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
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.

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