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Adventist Health
Hanford, California

Physical Therapist (Per Diem, Day Shift)

Physical TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$52.62-$72.18/hr

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Job Description

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services.

Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.

Job Summary

Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives. Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree: Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016; or foreign equivalent.
  • Two years' Physical Therapy experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

  • Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:

Required

Essential Functions

  • Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
  • Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
  • Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
  • Supervises assigned assistants.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities.

Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities.

Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will plan and conduct treatment programs to restore patient physical, social, and mental functions while collaborating in an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for completing clinical evaluations, establishing individualized care plans, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and possess a valid state physical therapy license. Additionally, a Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification is required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary careSupervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,323 salary observations; 4,558 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,992 salary observations; 63,762 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 ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 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 score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,256 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$109k–$150kPhysical Therapy median $128k (middle half $128k–$128k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$94k nationally (+25%)1,323 state / 12,992 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$117k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,751 active21,888 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 53% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,752 in the last 30 days4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)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 (21,256 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

20 jobs
6
<$125k
4
$125k-140k
6
$140k-155k
4
$155k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,256 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Adventist Health

Hospitals and Health Care
San Luis Obispo, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Religious exemptions
Medical exemptions

Living in Hanford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$364k
Typical market rent
$2,008/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.6
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 · Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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