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Transition Care Telemetry
San Diego, California

Home Health Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Physical TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$80-$110/hr

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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

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPain managementPatient educationMultidisciplinary collaboration

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,543 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$166k–$229kPhysical 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 powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,732 active21,701 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 48% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,748 in the last 30 days4,154 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 Telemetrysilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index4 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,543 Physical Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs
6
<$125k
2
$125k-135k
5
$135k-145k
6
$145k-155k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
46%
Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist-NEW GRADS WELCOMEPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist

Elite Care Management · Merrillville, Indiana

$75-$80/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
#4

Physical Therapist-PT Per Diem

$65-$75/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,543 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Transition Care Telemetry

Home Health Care Services
San Juan Capistrano, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Training & development
Company parties
Opportunity for advancement

Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.00M
Typical market rent
$3,004/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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