Part-time Physical Therapist- Santa Cruz, CA
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Job Description
About the Role
As a Physical Therapist at Precision Physical Therapy & Fitness, you will play a crucial role in helping patients recover from injuries and improve their physical function.
Your primary focus will be on developing personalized rehabilitation programs that address the unique needs of each patient, ensuring they achieve optimal recovery outcomes.
You will utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques, including manual therapy and exercise prescription, to facilitate healing and enhance mobility.
Collaboration with other healthcare professionals will be essential to provide comprehensive care and support for patients with diverse conditions, including orthopedic and sports-related injuries. Ultimately, your expertise will empower patients to regain their independence and improve their quality of life.
What You'll Do
Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical abilities and limitations to develop tailored treatment plans.
- Implement and monitor rehabilitation programs, adjusting them as necessary based on patient progress.
- Utilize manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercises to alleviate pain and improve mobility.
- Educate patients and their families on injury prevention, rehabilitation processes, and home exercise programs.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting treatment progress and outcomes.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Masters of Physical Therapy (MPT) degree from an accredited program.
- Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will develop and implement personalized rehabilitation programs to help patients recover from injuries and improve physical function. They will also collaborate with healthcare professionals and educate patients on injury prevention and home exercise routines.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,216 salary observations; 4,244 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $115k (middle half $95k–$140k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $116k median in California | $94k nationally (+24%)1,216 state / 11,898 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,738 active | 21,876 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 44% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,820 in the last 30 days | 4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-time Physical Therapist- Santa Cruz, CA at Precision Physical Therapy & Fitness a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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