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Physical Therapist - Part Time or Per Diem

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$75/hr

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist — Part-Time / Per Diem
  • Westview Healthcare Center | Auburn, CA
  • $65–$75/hour DOE

Are you a passionate Physical Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a supportive and collaborative team?

Westview Healthcare Center is seeking a dedicated PT to join our rehabilitation department and help residents achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.

This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist who enjoys hands-on patient care, teamwork, and working in a positive skilled nursing environment where clinicians are valued and supported.

Part-time and per-diem opportunities are available. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Ready to Enjoy Your Job Again?

Westview Healthcare Center is looking for a Physical Therapist who’s passionate about patient care, enjoys being part of a great team, and wants to work somewhere that values both clinicians and residents alike.

Whether you’re an experienced PT or a new grad excited to jump in and learn, this is an opportunity to join a rehab team that believes therapy should be collaborative, rewarding, and yes… enjoyable.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Evaluating residents, creating individualized treatment plans, and celebrating patient progress.
  • Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility guidelines and procedures.
  • Helping residents regain strength, mobility, confidence, and independence.
  • Working alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team that truly works together.
  • Educating residents and families while building meaningful relationships.
  • Bringing positive energy, professionalism, and compassion to work every day.
  • Participating in the development and implementation of rehabilitation goals.
  • Communicating with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Supporting a safe, positive, and respectful therapy environment.

What We’re Looking For

  • Active California Physical Therapist License or eligibility to apply.
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Familiarity with EHR systems such as Net Health or PointClickCare is a plus.
  • Team player with strong communication skills.
  • Passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others.
  • Skilled nursing experience is great, but not required.
  • New graduates are welcome!
  • Why You’ll Love It Here
  • Competitive pay: $65–$75/hour DOE
  • Flexible part-time and per-diem scheduling
  • Leadership that supports and appreciates their clinicians
  • Collaborative, positive team culture built on support and respect
  • Opportunities to grow professionally
  • Warm, welcoming atmosphere with a strong sense of community
  • A chance to do meaningful work and see the difference you make every day
  • At Westview, You’re Not Just Filling a Role.
  • You’re becoming part of a team that cares deeply about its residents and each other.
  • If you’re looking for a workplace where you can make a difference, feel supported, and enjoy coming to work again, we’d love to meet you!
  • Westview Healthcare Center
  • Auburn, CA
  • Part-Time / Per Diem
  • $65–$75/hour DOE

Equal Employment Opportunity

Westview Healthcare Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate residents, create individualized treatment plans, and help patients regain strength and independence. They will also maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active California Physical Therapist license or be eligible to apply. A degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program is required, and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 42% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,518 salary observations; 3,892 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs

7
<$135k
5
$135k-150k
8
$150k-165k
8
$165k-180k
3
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
82%
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)Contract

US Physical Therapy · Union County, New Jersey

$74-$95/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
#4

Physical Therapist - Transitional Care Center (Saturdays Only)

$51.76-$80.34/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Auburn

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$610k
Typical market rent
$2,222/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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