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Transition Care Telemetry
San Juan Capistrano, California

Home Health Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$80-$110/hr

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

Company Parties

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and outpatient facilities. This role requires expertise in assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions to enhance recovery and improve quality of life.

Duties

  • Conduct thorough evaluations of patients to determine their physical therapy needs.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments.
  • Utilize various therapeutic techniques, including Trigger Point Therapy, to alleviate pain and promote healing.
  • Provide education to patients and their families regarding treatment plans and home exercises.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
  • Participate in discharge planning to ensure a smooth transition from therapy to home or other care settings.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and progress using appropriate medical terminology.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
  • Experience in acute care settings, outpatient clinics, or pediatrics is preferred but not required.
  • Strong understanding of patient care systems and discharge planning processes.
  • Proficient in medical terminology relevant to physical therapy practices.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with patients.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients through dedicated physical therapy services. Your expertise can help individuals regain mobility and enhance their overall well-being.

Job Types: PRN, Contract, Per diem

Benefits

Flexible schedule

License/Certification:

Physical Therapy License (Required)

CPR Certification (Required)

Shift Availability

Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will conduct thorough patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and recovery. They will also collaborate with healthcare teams and provide education to patients and families regarding home exercises and care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningPain managementPatient educationHome exercise instructionMultidisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 36% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,036 salary observations; 3,651 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,394 salary observations; 56,600 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)), so the posted ~$198k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $179k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Transition Care Telemetry holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 4 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Physical Therapist at Transition Care Telemetry a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,195 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution34 jobs · 32 employers

5
<$120k
6
$120k-145k
13
$145k-170k
10
$170k-195k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
41%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Relocation assistance
15%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)Contract

US Physical Therapy · Union County, New Jersey

$74-$95/hr
#2

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Toms River, New Jersey

$72-$95/hr
#3

Physical Therapist - Transitional Care Center (Saturdays Only)

$51.76-$80.34/hr
#4

Physical Therapist- Home Health

$75-$80/hr
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in San Juan Capistrano

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.09M
Typical market rent
$4,249/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Transition Care Telemetry

Home Health Care Services
San Juan Capistrano, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Paid Time Off
Training & Development
Company Parties