Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$47k-$52k
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
At Best Home Health Providers Inc., we've gone from treating 10 patients to thousands of patients all throughout the Bay Area and beyond in just 6 years. We've won awards for our high-quality care with patients and continue to grow rapidly. At Best, you and the patients aren't a number.
Our mission is to ensure a smooth transition for patients returning home from medical facilities by offering expert guidance throughout their recovery journey. As a Physical Therapist with Best Home Health Providers, you will play a vital role in delivering skilled care that addresses the unique challenges of home health environments, helping patients regain mobility, independence, and confidence.
We value teamwork, empathy, and a commitment to high-quality service, all aimed at putting patients and their families at ease during their recovery. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in patients' lives and working in a supportive and family-oriented atmosphere, we encourage you to join us in providing exceptional home health care.
Please note that this role is per diem with a rate of $180 - $200 per visit.
Location: On the road, Patients' Homes
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients’ functional status, mobility, muscle strength, gait, and ROM to develop individualized treatment plans.
Deliver physical therapy services in accordance with the physician’s plan of care and California’s Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Educate patients and their families or caregivers on therapeutic exercises, equipment use, and recovery goals.
Collaborate with physicians and the care team—reporting changes in patient condition and participating in case conferences.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and, when PT is the sole skilled service, oversee Home Health Aide care bi-weekly.
- Manage documentation including clinical progress summaries and discharge planning.
- Identify needs for additional home health services and coordinate referrals as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as required for patient services.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
- Active California Physical Therapy license.
- Minimum 2 years of PT experience; home health background is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with patients and families.
- Current CPR certification with AHA.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle.
- Providing therapy to patients in their home-setting.
- Flexible Schedule
- Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance If Interested
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Skills Training & Development
- Company Social Events
- Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits
- Referral Bonus
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and an active California Physical Therapy license. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience and possess a valid driver’s license with a reliable vehicle.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 46% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,568 salary observations; 4,007 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,298 salary observations; 58,624 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $47k–$52k | Physical Therapy median $106k (middle half $92k–$122k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $116k median in California | $94k nationally (+24%)1,568 state / 15,298 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$45k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,734 active | 21,845 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 46% no call · 40% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Best Home Health Providers | silver tier, 80/100 | Top Employers work-life index24 active listings |
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