Physical Therapist (PT)
Listed compensation
$50-$58/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k–$121k | Physical 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 power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,722 active | 21,598 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 58% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physical Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,556 in the last 30 days | 4,853 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 |
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