Physical Therapist (Sign on-bonus eligible)
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Job Description
We’re excited to offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified Per Diem Physical Therapists with acute care experience joining our inpatient team at Saint Francis and St. Mary’s Hospitals within the Rehabilitation Services Department.
This is an inpatient position within Saint Francis/St. Mary’s Hospitals’ Rehabilitation Services Department. The Per Diem Physical Therapist reports to the Clinical Supervisor and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. This role primarily serves adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Therapists with pediatric competencies and clinical experience may also treat infants, children, and/or adolescents.
Schedule Requirements
- Minimum of two (2) weekend day shifts per month
- One (1) major and one (1) minor Winter UC Holiday (e. g., Thanksgiving/Day After, Dec 24/25, Dec 31/Jan 1)
Under general direction and upon receipt of licensed approved provider written referrals, the Per Diem Physical Therapist plans and administers a full range of physical therapy services for patients with various physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities. These services include:
- Patient evaluations using physical therapy tests and measurements
- Establishment of therapeutic intervention goals
- Development and implementation of individualized therapeutic programs using evidence-based interventions, modalities, and procedures
The Per Diem Physical Therapist maintains all applicable patient care documentation and may supervise support personnel, including Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides. As part of the clinical care team, this role also contributes to department-wide initiatives related to compliance, quality, safety, and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist plans and administers physical therapy services, including patient evaluations and the development of individualized therapeutic programs. They also maintain patient documentation and contribute to department-wide initiatives regarding quality, safety, and process improvement.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and possess at least one year of licensed practice experience. A valid California Physical Therapy license and AHA BLS certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 42% have no call, 60% 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)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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