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San Jacinto, California

Physical Therapist / PT - San Jacinto

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifePer Diem

Listed compensation

$55.00 – $57.00 per hour

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Now Hiring: Physical Therapist (PT) – Per Diem / Part-Time Location: San Jacinto Valley Post Acute – San Jacinto, CA Schedule: Per Diem / Part-Time Compensation: $55.00 – $57.00 per hour (based on experience) San Jacinto Valley Post Acute is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to join our therapy team. This role is ideal for a clinician passionate about delivering high-quality rehabilitation services in a skilled nursing setting.

Key Responsibilities Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans Provide hands-on therapy services to improve mobility, strength, and function Supervise PTA staff and ensure quality of care Maintain accurate and timely documentation Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support resident outcomes Qualifications Current California Physical Therapist license Experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute setting preferred Strong clinical and documentation skills Ability to lead and collaborate effectively San Jacinto Valley Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, dis

  • ability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, dis
  • ability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate residents to develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and function. Supervise PTA staff and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality resident outcomes.

Requirements

Must possess a current California Physical Therapist license. Experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute setting is preferred along with strong clinical and documentation skills.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPTA SupervisionClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist / PT - San Jacinto at PACS a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,484 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (940 salary observations; 3,362 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,517 salary observations; 49,669 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 32% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Physical Therapy

Living in San Jacinto

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$452k
Typical market rent
$2,459/mo
Residents’ average commute
41 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
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 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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