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Santa Cruz, California

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$58/hr

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist (PT) – Santa Cruz Post Acute
  • Full-Time
  • Part-Time
  • PRN

Starting at $50-58/hour DOE + Benefits

Santa Cruz Post Acute is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our skilled rehabilitation team. We deliver patient‑centered care in a supportive, collaborative setting where your expertise truly makes a difference. Full‑time, part‑time, and PRN opportunities are available.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and providing skilled physical therapy services to help residents restore strength, mobility, balance, and functional independence. This role works closely with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure high‑quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for residents with physical and functional impairments.

Provide therapeutic interventions including gait training, strengthening, balance activities, pain management, and mobility training.

Document evaluations, daily notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.

  • Collaborate closely with nursing staff, therapy team, physicians, and families to support resident goals.
  • Educate residents and caregivers on exercise programs, safety techniques, and mobility strategies.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and contribute to overall care planning.
  • Maintain compliance with state, federal, and professional practice regulations.

Qualifications

  • Current Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of California.
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and time‑management skills.
  • SNF experience preferred but not required—new graduates are welcome!

Compensation & Benefits

  • Starting at $50 per hour (DOE)
  • Competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement plan options
  • Continuing education support
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Schedule Options
  • Full-Time
  • Part-Time

PRN / Per‑Diem

Flexible scheduling available to support your work-life balance.

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, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationRegulatory compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,286 salary observations; 4,238 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,871 salary observations; 62,396 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$121kPhysical Therapy median $125k (middle half $118k–$133k)40 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$116k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,286 state / 12,871 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$101k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,722 active21,598 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 58% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,556 in the last 30 days4,853 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 18 employers
6
<$100k
18
$100k-120k
6
$120k-140k
6
$140k-160k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
61%
CME allowance
58% this job
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Case Manager, Level 2: Home Health

21st Century Home Health Services · Campbell, California

$125k-$160k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,715 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About PACS

IT Services and IT Consulting
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Retirement Plan Options
Continuing Education Support
Employee Wellness Programs
Flexible Scheduling

Living in Santa Cruz

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.43M
Typical market rent
$3,418/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
109.9
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 · Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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