Pays $62-$70/hr — Physical Therapist market median is ~$92k (66 jobs) · Top 10% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.9/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)
Home Health Physical Therapist
About the Role
$129K-$146K. Flexible schedule. Mileage reimbursement. See patients at home. Be your own boss. No clinic grind.
Join Healthways Home Health Services as a Home Health Physical Therapist in Irvine, California.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs physical therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled procedures, and ongoing evaluation for clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.
- Completes initial assessments within forty-eight (48) hours of referral unless other arrangements are made.
- Completes comprehensive assessments including OASIS data set within forty-eight (48) hours of referral for speech therapy services unless other arrangements are made.
- Develops a therapy care plan to provide direction to other health team members involved in the plan of care. Reviews and updates per Agency policy and client need.
Requirements
- Has a current license/registration as a Physical Therapist in the state(s) of practice.
- Minimum of two (2) year's experience in health care field. Home care experience preferred.
- Current CPR certification.
- Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $129K - $146K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Healthways Home Health Services in Irvine, California.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$114k across 1,176 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).
California's cost-of-living index is 151.7 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state — California ranks #13 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Physical Therapist at Healthways Home Health Services a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.9/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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