Physical Therapist-PT Per Diem
Listed compensation
$65-$75/hr
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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
- Job Posting: Part-Time Physical Therapist (PT)
- Location: Hanford Post Acute – Hanford, CA
- Salary Range $65-$75/hour (Based on Experience)
Hanford Post Acute is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to join our dedicated rehabilitation team. This role is ideal for a clinically skilled PT who is passionate about delivering high-quality therapy services in a post-acute care setting.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients within 24 hours or 1 business day of physician referral; document cause for any delay
- Develop individualized treatment plans and obtain physician approval
- Deliver care as outlined in the treatment plan
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in patient care and related activities in compliance with the state practice act
- Communicate with interdisciplinary team regarding patient progress and care planning
- Participate in patient care conferences, utilization reviews, and in-service training
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and recertifications in accordance with PT Board and payer requirements
- Instruct caregivers and nursing staff on maintenance programs and post-discharge care
- Recommend and assist in ordering durable medical equipment to enhance patient mobility and independence
- Report and monitor maintenance needs of therapy equipment
- Support nursing with Restorative Aide training
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise PT assistants, aides, and students as applicable
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy required; Master’s or Doctorate preferred
- Current California PT license in good standing
- CPR certification and ongoing CEUs as required by the state
- Strong documentation skills, preferably with experience in Casamba and PointClickCare
Experience in SNF or Post-acute Care Preferred
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and staff
Physical Demands
- Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and lifting (up to 100 lbs occasionally)
- Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crawling
- Vision requirements include close, color, peripheral, and depth perception
Work Environment
- Low to moderate noise level typical of a clinical setting
- Reasonable accommodations available as needed
Apply Now
Join Hanford Post Acute and make a direct impact on the health, recovery, and quality of life of our residents.
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.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$115k (708 salary observations; 1,944 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (7,673 salary observations; 31,542 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 ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $135k–$156k | Physical Therapy median $166k (middle half $146k–$166k)33 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $115k median in California | $94k nationally (+23%)708 state / 7,673 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$132k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,790 active | 22,238 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,998 in the last 30 days | 4,343 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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