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San Jacinto, California

Physical Therapist / PT - San Jacinto

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifePer Diem

Listed compensation

$55–$57 /hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 5mo 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, disability, 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, disability, 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

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,228 salary observations; 4,631 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapyranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $87k–$106k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,228 state / 12,385 national salary observations
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,809 active22,164 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 48% no call · 57% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,032 in the last 30 days4,481 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,960 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 21,960 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs
4
<$130k
6
$130k-145k
10
$145k-160k
4
$160k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs
401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
42%
Sign-on bonus
15%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/hr
#2

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Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$110/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,960 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Jacinto

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$452k
Typical market rent
$2,366/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.