Physical Therapist ( PT) PRN WKENDS
Listed compensation
$57-$67/hr
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
- Physical Therapist (PT) – PRN Weekends
- Location: Sunnyvale Post Acute – Sunnyvale, CA
- Pay Rate: $57–$67 per hour (DOE)
- Schedule: PRN / Weekends
About Us
Sunnyvale Post Acute is a compassionate, resident‑centered skilled nursing and rehabilitation community committed to delivering exceptional care. Our therapy team is dedicated to supporting patients in regaining their highest level of independence, mobility, and quality of life. We are seeking a talented PRN Weekend Physical Therapist to join our rehab department.
Position Summary
The PRN Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and provides patient‑centered physical therapy services for individuals requiring rehabilitation in a post‑acute/long‑term care setting. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best rehabilitation outcomes for our residents.
Responsibilities
- Complete PT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide effective, evidence‑based therapeutic interventions
- Document treatments, progress notes, and evaluations in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements
- Communicate patient progress with interdisciplinary team members
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy goals, safety, and home programs
- Ensure safe, ethical, and high‑quality care at all times
Qualifications
- Current California Physical Therapist (PT) license
- Graduate of an accredited PT program (DPT or MSPT)
- Previous SNF or post‑acute rehab experience preferred (not required)
- Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Benefits (PRN)
- Competitive hourly rate: $57–$67 per hour
- Flexible weekend scheduling
- Supportive team environment
Modern Therapy Equipment and Strong Administrative Support
If you are a compassionate PT looking to make a meaningful impact on weekends, we’d love to connect with you!
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (469 salary observations; 1,117 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,705 salary observations; 16,929 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$129k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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