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Lorian Health
Riverside, California

Physical Therapy PT - Full-time

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $100

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

For over 20 years, Lorian Health has been a trusted leader in home health care, dedicated to enhancing patients’ quality of life and supporting their independence.

We offer a collaborative, compassionate work environment where every team member is valued and equipped to succeed. Join a team that prioritizes growth, open communication, and the tools you need to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Location: Riverside South

$5000 Sig-on Bonus paid out quarterly in payments of $1250

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist (PT) is a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides physical therapy services to patients/clients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an AMA‑approved (or equivalent) PT program
  • Licensed PT in the state of practice
  • 2+ years experience preferred
  • 1 year of Home Health experience required
  • Current CPR certification
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle
  • Meets pre‑employment health requirements

Responsibilities

  • Provide PT services as ordered by physician
  • Assist with patient evaluations and Plan of Care
  • Document and report patient progress
  • Educate patients, families, and staff
  • Evaluate home environment as needed
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation

Why Join Us?

We are committed to our employees' well-being, offering a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, EAP, 401(K) with 4% match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle (role dependent), plus fuel card
  • Employee referral program and opportunities for growth and advancement
  • This position is based on a Pay per visit compensation model.
  • Pay per visit ranges from $100 to $150 visit commensurate with experience and depending on type of visit.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationPlan of care developmentPatient educationHome environment assessmentIndependent work

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,300 salary observations; 4,522 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 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 ~$33k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $29k 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 score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$26k–$39kPhysical Therapy median $113k (middle half $94k–$122k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$116k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,300 state / 13,008 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$29k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,797 active22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onCalifornia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,012 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 Therapy PT - Full-time at Lorian Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 19 employers
14
<$115k
14
$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k
1
$160k
3
$186k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
56% this job
Loan repayment
34%
Relocation assistance
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist II, Pelvic Health, Lymphedema, Dublin

Sutter Health · Dublin, California

$133k-$186k
#2

Physical Therapist II, Santa Cruz, Limited Term

Sutter Health · Santa Cruz, California

$133k-$186k
#3

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist II, Sunnyvale

$133k-$186k
#4

Physical Therapist Case Manager, Level 2: Home Health

$125k-$160k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lorian Health

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, EAP
401(K) with 4% match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle plus fuel card
Employee referral program
Opportunities for growth and advancement
$5,000 sign-on bonus paid quarterly

Living in Riverside

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$598k
Typical market rent
$2,427/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 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.