Physical Therapist II - Per Diem

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$60.62–$87.90 /hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern, benefits and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

About Us

Valley Children’s physical therapists focus on providing patient and family-centered care. They specialize in working with children who have impaired mobility and functional limitations due to injury, disease, or disability.

Our physical therapists' goal is to optimize the child’s level of independence by restoring movement, mobility, and function. They work with the patient and caregivers to design individualized treatment plans and provide the child’s family with innovative ideas on how to support their therapy goals at home.

Valley Children’s physical therapy program offers expert care for a diverse pediatric population of varying ages and diagnoses. The success of therapy is heightened by our therapists who have specialized training in pediatrics and are committed to serving infants, children, and older adolescents.

  • Physical therapy is offered in a variety of settings at Valley Children's Hospital, including:
  • Outpatient therapy · Inpatient rehabilitation
  • Acute care · Critical care (NICU and PICU)
  • Multidisciplinary clinics
  • Rehabilitation Follow-up
  • Rheumatology
  • Hematology
  • MDA/Neuromuscular Disease
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Hypertonicity/Spasticity

Job Summary

This position is accountable for the assessment, treatment, and management of patients with physical, motor, and sensory impairments affecting functional mobility and active participation in daily living.

Instructs and supervises PT Assistants and Aides in treatments delegated and follows through with required documentation. Involved in the orientation, training, and oversight of student interns and new employees.

Participates in a variety of professional growth activities intended to develop and improve patient care delivery and departmental performance.

Qualifications

Education

  • College Degree - 4 year in Physical Therapy (required)
  • Doctorate (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

PT - Physical Therapist License - PTBC - Physical Therapy Board of California (required)

BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)

Work Experience

Minimum two (2) years (required)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range

$60.62 - $87.90

Workshift

Position Exempt

No

FTE %

0

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Daily Hours

  • 8
  • Have Questions?
  • Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org
  • Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist is responsible for assessing, treating, and managing pediatric patients with physical, motor, and sensory impairments. They also supervise physical therapy assistants and aides while overseeing student interns and new employees.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningMobility trainingSupervisionNICU carePICU careNeuromuscular disease managementPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,603 salary observations; 4,099 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,549 salary observations; 59,633 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 44% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
44%
CME allowance
32%
Relocation assistance
12%
Loan repayment
6%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Madera

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$407k
Typical market rent
$2,120/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
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.

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