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Pasadena, California

Physical Therapist Per Diem

Physical TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$59.47-$79.95/hr

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Expectations

The primary setting for this position is the acute care hospital setting. May require occasional floating to the Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit.

Evaluates, plans and administers treatments for disabilities, injuries and diseases in accordance with a physician's order.

Responsible for coordination of care to meet identified Physical Therapy needs of the patient/family; participates in the management of patient care to include identification, monitoring care delivery, advocating for the patient, evaluating outcomes, facilitating patient care across the health care continuum, and assists other team members with meeting patient needs.

Is preceptor for related staff and students. Requires California State Physical Therapist License.

This position may require flexibility of hours.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.

Experience/Training

Determined by patient care area with 1 year related practice experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

Required

  • Current Physical Therapy License issued by Physical Therapy Board of California
  • Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) issued by American Heart Association

course of treatment and in discharge planning. A Physical therapy representative will participate in team meetings regarding pediatric patients who are receiving Physical therapy intervention.

3. In collaboration with the pediatric department clinical nurse specialist and/or nurse educator, the physical therapist will provide education and consultation for pediatric staff development regarding PT related topics pertinent to overall patient care.

4. Physical Therapy collaborates with other providers to facilitate the continuum of care.

Example: The pediatric PT will coordinate with a CCS case manager and/or a representative of the CCS Medical Therapy Program for referral to a CCS-paneled provider or CCS MTU for the patient with a CCS-eligible condition who may continue to require physical therapy services after hospital discharge. The pediatric physical therapist will communicate with other health, education and social service providers such as the Local Education Agency, Regional Center or pediatric inpatient/outpatient programs to assure continuity of intervention.

5. Physical Therapy is performed by Physical therapists (PT) and Physical therapist assistants (PTA) that are licensed by the state of California. There is at least one Physical therapist that is CCS-paneled on the hospital staff.

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Job Title: Physical Therapist Per Diem_Physical Therapy

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Department: Physical Therapy

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Shift Duration: 8

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Primary Shift: Days

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Time Type: Part time

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Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

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Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $59.47 - $79.95.

Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

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Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist evaluates, plans, and administers treatments for patients in an acute care setting while coordinating care across the healthcare continuum. They also participate in team meetings, provide staff education, and facilitate discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Physical Therapist License issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program is required, with one year of related practice experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningCare coordinationPatient advocacyPediatric physical therapyPreceptingClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (231 salary observations; 546 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (2,380 salary observations; 8,217 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 48 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 35% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs

5
<$105k
3
$105k-130k
9
$130k-155k
12
$155k-180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
55%
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Relocation assistance
14%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80-$110/hr
#2

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$72-$95/hr
#3

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$63.78-$89.28/hr
#4

Physical Therapist II, Santa Cruz, Soquel, Per Diem

$63.78-$89.28/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,853 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Pasadena

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.30M
Typical market rent
$3,022/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Comprehensive benefits program for qualifying positions