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Transition Care Telemetry
San Diego, California

Home Health Physical Therapist-NEW GRADS WELCOME

Physical TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$80-$120/hr

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off

Training & Development

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.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationMedical documentationMultidisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 41 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 49% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,287 salary observations; 4,335 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,313 salary observations; 61,588 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,827 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$166k–$250kPhysical Therapy median $166k (middle half $109k–$182k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$116k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,287 state / 12,313 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$188k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,720 active21,758 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 49% no call · 56% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,827 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Physical Therapist-NEW GRADS WELCOME 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 21,827 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 22 employers
4
<$115k
3
$115k-135k
10
$135k-155k
3
$155k-175k
5
$175k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/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

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,827 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
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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

Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.00M
Typical market rent
$3,004/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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