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Murrieta, California

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$75-$90/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Murrieta, California - Murrieta, CA 92562Position Type: Per DiemEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $75.00 - $90.00 HourlyJob Category: Health CareAs a Physical Therapist at Parentis Home Health, a home health agency, you will be responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating individuals with physical impairments or disabilities. Your role is pivotal in helping patients improve their mobility, manage pain, and enhance their quality of life through personalized therapeutic interventions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine patients' physical capabilities and limitations. - Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and patient goals. - Implement therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and other modalities to address patient needs. - Educate patients and their families on exercises and activities to aid recovery and promote wellness. - Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes. - Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to patient care. - Maintain accurate and timely records of patient interactions and treatment plans. - Stay updated with the latest advancements in physical therapy practices and incorporate them into patient care. - Adhere to ethical and professional standards in all aspects of practice.

Qualifications

Required Education: - Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's degree in Physical Therapy (MPT) from an accredited institution. - Valid California licensure as a Physical Therapist.

Required Experience: - Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a physical therapy setting. - Experience in developing and implementing treatment plans for diverse patient populations. - Proven track record of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Required Skills and Abilities: - Strong knowledge of physical therapy techniques, modalities, and equipment. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. - Ability to assess patient conditions and develop personalized treatment plans. - Proficiency in documenting patient progress and maintaining accurate records. - Demonstrated ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. - Commitment to patient centered care.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with physical impairments to improve mobility and quality of life. This includes developing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with other healthcare professionals for holistic care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DPT or MPT degree and a valid California licensure as a Physical Therapist. A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a physical therapy setting is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterpersonal CommunicationTime ManagementMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 42% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,525 salary observations; 3,917 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,883 salary observations; 56,734 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 Distribution32 jobs

7
<$105k
3
$105k-125k
5
$125k-145k
15
$145k-165k
2
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs

401k / retirement match
82%
Sign-on bonus
45%
CME allowance
30%
Relocation assistance
12%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

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 Acute Care

$63.78-$89.28/hr
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Murrieta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$603k
Typical market rent
$2,672/mo
Residents’ average commute
37 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
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 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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