Home Health Physical Therapist - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$80-$110/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Company car
- Company parties
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- 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
- This is a remote position.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate patients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and use therapeutic techniques to support recovery and improve quality of life. Educate patients and families, monitor progress, coordinate care and discharge planning, and maintain accurate documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,566 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $166k–$229k | Physical Therapy median $95k (middle half $85k–$111k)562 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 60% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 22% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,904 in the last 30 days | 4,252 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 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Physical Therapist - Per Diem at Transition Care Telemetry a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,566 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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