Pays $53-$55/hrPhysical Therapist market median is ~$163k (19 jobs)

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Healthpro Heritage
Oceanside, California

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical Therapist 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem
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About the Role

PRN Physical Therapist in Oceanside, CA. Assisted Living. $53-55/hr. Flexible schedule.

Join HealthPro Heritage as a Physical Therapist – PRN, Assisted Living, $53-55/hr in Oceanside, California, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $53-$55/hr.
  • Flexible hours
  • W-2 position
  • Growth opportunities
  • Collaborative culture

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No call required.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers no call requirements, weekends off, day shifts only. Work with HealthPro Heritage in Oceanside, California, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients' physical conditions and develop personalized treatment plans including manual therapy and therapeutic exercises. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution and possess a valid state licensure. Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and assisting patients are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient assessmentManual therapyTherapeutic exercisesClinical assessmentDiagnostic skillsTreatment planningPatient educationDocumentationCommunicationInterpersonal skillsPatient-centered careBody mechanicsRehabilitation

Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$114k across 1,176 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).

California's cost-of-living index is 151.7 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$112k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state — California ranks #13 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) at Healthpro Heritage a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 8.7/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 19 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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About Healthpro Heritage

Hospitals and Health Care
Hunt Valley, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

PRN schedule
Flexible hours
W-2 position
Growth opportunities
Collaborative culture