Physical Therapist Acute Rehab, Per Diem (Sign-on Bonus eligible)
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join UCSF as a Physical Therapist – Per Diem, $5K Sign-On in United States. 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.
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)
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with UCSF in United States.
Key Skills
Key Responsibilities
Position Insights
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at UCSF is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in California.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Acute care, Inpatient rehabilitation, Patient evaluation, Therapeutic intervention, Evidence-based practice, Documentation, Clinical supervision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist provides direct and indirect patient care services, including evaluations and the development of individualized therapeutic programs. They also maintain patient documentation and contribute to department-wide initiatives regarding quality, safety, and compliance.
Benefits package: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus, PSLF Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
2d ago
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