Physical Therapist Part-Time
Listed compensation
$65-$70/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Physical Therapist (PT)
Gateway Post Acute
Pay Range: $65.00–$70.00 per hour, based on experience
Help Residents Move Forward—And Grow Your Career!
Gateway Post Acute is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team! This is an exciting opportunity to use your clinical expertise to help residents regain mobility, build confidence, and achieve greater independence.
At Gateway Post Acute, we believe meaningful progress starts with personalized care and a team that works together. We are looking for a therapist who brings enthusiasm, compassion, and a commitment to helping each resident reach their goals. If you want rewarding work with a supportive team, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents’ mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional abilities.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessments, physician orders, and resident goals.
- Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and other appropriate interventions.
- Help residents improve transfers, mobility, and safe use of assistive devices.
- Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans to support meaningful outcomes.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on exercises, mobility techniques, and fall prevention.
- Maintain accurate and timely evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
- Collaborate with nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Participate in care planning and discharge planning.
- Provide direction and supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants as appropriate.
- Follow facility policies, professional standards, and applicable requirements.
- Promote a positive therapy experience that respects each resident’s dignity and preferences.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current California Physical Therapist license in good standing.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Previous skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- A compassionate approach and commitment to quality resident care.
Why Join Gateway Post Acute?
- Competitive pay of $65.00–$70.00 per hour, based on experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunities for career growth.
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative rehabilitation team.
- Rewarding work helping residents regain independence and improve their quality of life.
- Benefits are subject to employment status, eligibility, and applicable plan terms.
Make a Difference With Every Step
Bring your skills, ideas, and passion for rehabilitation to Gateway Post Acute. Apply today and help our residents take the next step toward their goals!
Gateway Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$115k (1,278 salary observations; 4,504 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 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 $127k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $135k–$146k | Physical Therapy median $122k (middle half $94k–$144k)49 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $115k median in California | $94k nationally (+23%)1,278 state / 12,688 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$127k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,776 active | 21,881 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 50% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,101 in the last 30 days | 4,345 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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