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Physical Therapist Part-Time

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$70/hr

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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
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 42% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,518 salary observations; 3,892 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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 Physical Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs

7
<$135k
5
$135k-150k
8
$150k-165k
8
$165k-180k
3
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Relocation assistance
11%

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 - Transitional Care Center (Saturdays Only)

$51.76-$80.34/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 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

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 collaborative rehabilitation team