Physical Therapist Inpatient Full Time
Listed compensation
$49.77-$69.68/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Description:
Summary
This position is responsible for applying physical therapy treatment and training to patients to decrease and/or alleviate pain, regain movement, and restore function following an injury, disease, or physical disability.
Requirements
1. Graduation from an accredited program in Physical Therapy is required.
2. Successful completion of the State Board exam is required.
3. Current licensure as a Physical Therapist with the State of California is required.
4. Experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
5. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.
6. Ability to operate PT equipment safely and perform basic functional evaluations is required.
7. Ability to relate in a professional manner to patients, physicians, the public and other health care providers while demonstrating excellent customer service is required.
- Pay Range: $49.77-$69.68
- We offer a Per Diem Premium and Weekend Differentials
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
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, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
This position involves providing physical therapy treatments to patients to alleviate pain and restore physical function following injury or disease. The therapist will operate equipment safely and maintain professional interactions with patients and healthcare staff.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% 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)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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