Physical Therapist-PRN
Listed compensation
$47-$62/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
- Job Location: Vista Specialty Hospital of California - La Mirada, CA
- Position Type: PRN
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: $47.00 - $62.00Hourly
- Travel Percentage: None
- Job Shift: Any
- Job Category: Specialty, PHYSICAL THERAPIST Vista Specialty Hospital Physical Therapist
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients, ranging in age from 18 years or older who are in need of innovative and highly skilled Physical therapy treatments and services in inpatient rehabilitation.
Physical Therapists provide direct patient care to assess medical condition, functional capabilities and limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation services.
Physical Therapists establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. Physical Therapists educate patients and families in appropriate physical therapy methods.
Qualifications
Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school for Physical Therapy Licenses/Certifications: Current license for Physical Therapist in state of employment Must maintain current Provider BLS/CPR certification throughout employment Experience At least 6 months of experience directly related to duties and responsibilities Ability to project a professional image Rehab Tech Knowledge of regulatory standards, compliance requirements and company policies and procedures Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice Strong organizational and analytical skills Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions. (order entry, data entry) Safety Sensitive-Designated Position
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist assesses patients aged 18 and older to determine their medical condition and functional limitations. They establish and implement personalized rehabilitation treatment programs under physician direction while educating patients and families on therapy methods.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a graduate degree from an accredited physical therapy school and possess a current state license. At least six months of relevant experience and current BLS/CPR certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (1,220 salary observations; 4,366 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 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 ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k 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 | $98k–$129k | Physical Therapy median $114k (middle half $114k–$114k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $118k median in California | $94k nationally (+26%)1,220 state / 12,288 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$102k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,773 active | 21,900 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 42% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California physical therapist listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,999 in the last 30 days | 4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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