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
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Company parties
Opportunity for Advancement
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.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,164 salary observations; 4,165 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,785 salary observations; 62,466 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 ~$198k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $179k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,543 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $166k–$229k | Physical Therapy median $128k (middle half $128k–$128k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $94k nationally (+24%)1,164 state / 11,785 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$179k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,732 active | 21,701 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 48% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,748 in the last 30 days | 4,154 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Transition Care Telemetry | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index4 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Physical Therapist - Per Diem 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 21,543 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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