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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 evaluationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$115k (899 salary observations; 2,934 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,235 salary observations; 46,867 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)), so the posted ~$112k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 21 employers

14
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
3
$140k-155k
2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
69% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Amedisys · Bellevue, Washington

pay $145,600 to $176,800
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Physical Therapist (Central Valley PACE - Modesto)

$139k-$150k
#4

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,956 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Santa Cruz

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.44M
Typical market rent
$3,532/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement plan options
Continuing education support
Employee wellness programs
Flexible scheduling