Home Health Physical Therapist - 15k sign on bonus!
Listed compensation
$70-$90/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist (PT) — Home Health | $15K Sign-On Bonus!
- Full-Time / Per Diem | San Francisco, CA
- $70–$90/hour | $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Full-time means a full-time paycheck. Our therapists are paid hourly for their scheduled hours, including drive time and documentation. No per-visit pay, no unpaid charting, and a growing patient census that keeps your schedule steady.
At Health Link Home Health & Hospice, we believe great patient care starts with supporting the clinicians who deliver it. For over 20 years, we've served the Bay Area with a focus on clinical quality, strong systems, and a collaborative culture. We're growing our San Francisco team and looking for a PT who wants meaningful work, modern tools, and a team that's truly there for them.
You'll see patients across SF's neighborhoods, from the Sunset and Richmond to the Mission and beyond, with a territory designed to minimize drive time and keep your day manageable.
Why PTs Choose Health Link
- Reliable income: Many agencies promise full-time work but only pay per visit, so a light week means a smaller paycheck. At Health Link, full-time staff are paid hourly for their scheduled hours, and our growing census means a steady, consistent caseload.
- Hourly pay that covers your whole day: A long visit, a tough drive across the city, or a complex note never costs you money.
- Earn up to 25% more: On top of your hourly pay, earn daily, per-payroll, and quarterly bonuses based on completed visits and use of our AI-assisted documentation.
- AI-assisted charting: Smart documentation tools on company devices that cut charting time and keep your evenings free.
- Real-time support in the field: Our experienced clinical team can help with a new situation, call a patient when you're running late, or handle a lab result, so you're never on your own.
- SF-friendly commute: Mileage reimbursement, a company vehicle (based on availability), or rideshare credits.
- A manageable pace: Organized scheduling, territories designed to minimize drive time, and a team that respects your time.
Compensation & Benefits
- $70–$90/hour, based on experience
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Productivity bonuses of up to 25% of wages, paid per payroll and quarterly
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid time off, life insurance, and pet insurance
- Company-provided mobile devices
Your Role
- Complete evaluations, re-evaluations, and discharges, and develop individualized plans of care
- Provide skilled treatment focused on mobility, function, fall prevention, and safety in the home
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, equipment, and home safety
- Supervise PTAs on your caseload when assigned
- Coordinate with physicians, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team
- Complete documentation using AI-assisted tools
Requirements
- Current California PT license (required)
- Valid California driver's license (required)
- Home health experience preferred. Strong outpatient, SNF, or hospital PTs are encouraged to apply, and we'll provide home health orientation and OASIS training
- Ability to travel regularly within San Francisco and surrounding areas
Schedule
- Full-time or per diem
- Direct hire position, not a contract role
Ready to connect? Our process is simple: a short intro call, then a conversation with our clinical team. Most candidates hear back within 48 hours.
Key Responsibilities
Perform patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans focused on mobility, safety, and fall prevention. Coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team while providing education to patients and caregivers.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (1,220 salary observations; 4,366 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 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)), so the posted ~$166k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $146k–$187k | Physical Therapy median $166k (middle half $146k–$166k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $118k median in California | $94k nationally (+26%)1,220 state / 12,288 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$150k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,801 active | 22,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 58% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $15k sign-on | California physical therapist listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,998 in the last 30 days | 4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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