Physical Therapist Per Diem
Listed compensation
$59.47-$79.95/hr
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Job Description
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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.
Job Title: Physical Therapist Per Diem_Physical Therapy
Department: Physical Therapy
Shift Duration: 8
Primary Shift: Days
Time Type: Part time
Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
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.
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
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).
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