Physical Therapist - Hayward, CA
Listed compensation
$120K - $160K
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Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Physical Therapist to join our team as a PT for Home Health. In this role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional care to patients in their homes, helping them to regain their strength and independence.
You will work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that meet the unique needs of each patient. Your ultimate goal will be to help patients achieve their maximum potential and improve their quality of life.
Area of Coverage
Hayward, CA
Minimum Qualifications
- Current state license as a Physical Therapist
- A minimum of one year of experience as a Physical Therapist
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Responsibilities
- Conducting patient evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans
- Providing hands-on therapy to patients in their homes
- Educating patients and their families on proper techniques and exercises
- Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records
Skills
As a Physical Therapist for Home Health, you will utilize your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with patients and their families.
You will use your expertise in physical therapy to develop individualized treatment plans that help patients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
Your strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills will be essential in identifying and addressing any challenges that arise during the course of treatment. Additionally, your ability to work independently and as part of a team will be critical in ensuring the best possible patient outcomes.
Finally, your proficiency in electronic medical records and bilingualism in English and Spanish will be highly valued in this role.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current state license as a Physical Therapist and possess at least one year of professional experience. Strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills are required for this role.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,300 salary observations; 4,522 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 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 ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $120k–$160k | Physical Therapy median $114k (middle half $96k–$133k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $116k median in California | $94k nationally (+24%)1,300 state / 13,008 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$126k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,797 active | 22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,905 in the last 30 days | 4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Hayward, CA at Impact Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Impact Healthcare
Living in Oakland
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $855k≈ 7.1× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,758/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.