365 Physical Therapist jobs in Santa Cruz

• Access to thousands of jobs in every state in the U.S. and at all major healthcare facilities
• Day One Medical, Dental, and Vision with low premiums
• Keep your benefits for up to 30 days between assignments
• 401(k) matching available
• Personalized Compensation Packages
• The Highest Referral Bonus in the Travel Nursing and Allied Industry
• Paid, Private, Fully Furnished, Pet-Friendly Housing
• Dedicated Recruiter and 24/7 Customer Care Line
• Per Diem Allowance and Paid Travel
• Licensure and Certification Reimbursement
• Free Liability Coverage
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Pet Insurance
• Equal Employment Opportunity

• Adhere to state laws and company policies ensuring ethical practices.
• Complete necessary compliance training, including Medicare, OSHA, and mandatory continuing education.
• Conduct patient evaluations and provide therapeutic treatment to meet individual patient needs.
• Document treatment and progress comprehensively and timely to ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Communicate effectively with team members, patients, and third-party payers to facilitate effective care and understanding.
• Utilize leadership skills to guide and mentor other team members while fostering a collaborative environment.
• Maintain a high level of clinical expertise through ongoing professional development and training.

• Degree from a CAPTE-accredited program or international equivalent.
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Proven experience in physical therapy, with a strong focus on patient outcomes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist in patient mobility.
• Excellent stamina and physical health; able to stand, walk, and reach throughout a typical workday.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical documentation and compliance with regulatory environments.

• Specialization in specific treatment modalities or patient populations (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics).
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Prior role in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
• Leadership experience or credentials in a healthcare setting.
• Active membership in professional organizations such as APTA.

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Strong teambuilding and leadership abilities.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• High proficiency in clinical reporting and documentation.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

• Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• Inclusive, supportive workplace culture.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

• Access to thousands of jobs in every state in the U.S. and at all major healthcare facilities
• Day One Medical, Dental, and Vision with low premiums
• Keep your benefits for up to 30 days between assignments
• 401(k) matching available
• Personalized Compensation Packages
• The Highest Referral Bonus in the Travel Nursing and Allied Industry
• Paid, Private, Fully Furnished, Pet-Friendly Housing
• Dedicated Recruiter and 24/7 Customer Care Line
• Per Diem Allowance and Paid Travel
• Licensure and Certification Reimbursement
• Free Liability Coverage
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Pet Insurance
• Equal Employment Opportunity

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Upon referral provides professional Physical Therapy services including evaluations planning individual patient care programs and treatments. Demonstrates/uses current knowledge of principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Participates in job related departmental functions as an integral member of the patient care team.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Minimum of one year experience as a physical therapist in physical disabilities setting preferably in acute care or acute rehab OR completion of six to nine months internship in an acute care or acute rehab required.

• Doctorate Masters or Baccalaureate Degree from a school of Physical Therapy accredited by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Physical Therapy Assoiciation or its equivalent required.

• CT CPRBLS;LIC PT required.

• Current BLS certification required.

• Current and valid physical therapy license according to the laws of the State of California required.

• CCS paneling for pediatric care (only if they are treating pediatric patients) required.

Preferred:

• CCS preferred.

• Knowledge of physical therapy theory treatment and evaluation in areas of neurology is recommended.

Overview

Dominican Hospital (a member of Dignity Health) is a 222-bed facility that offers a wide range of services to residents of California's Central Coast. With 24/7 emergency care comprehensive care in cardiac orthopedics oncology women's and children's services we continue to lead the region in medical innovation and excellence in healthcare. Comprehensive CareDominican offers emergency services and is a Certified Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. Dominican's services include the only comprehensive Cancer Center in Santa Cruz County a Total Joint Replacement program and advanced neurological and endoscopic services. Dominican regularly receives 'A' grades for hospital safety from Leapfrog Group and has received national recognition for superior patient safety cardiac care and stroke treatment from Healthgrades a leading provider of comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.As Santa Cruz County's heart attack (STEMI) receiving center Dominican Hospital provides cutting edge cardiac care. The hospital's heart attack treatment times consistently beat the national average and the hospital offers two cardiac catheterization labs available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Groundbreaking cardiac procedures at Dominican include the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure which allows for heart valve replacement without opening a patient's chest.Dominican Hospital has forged significant partnerships with area hospitals to bring exceptional care to Santa Cruz County. The hospital offers a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through a partnership with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. Neurosurgery at Dominican is also offered through a partnership with Stanford Health Care.

Pay Range

$65.93 - $76.45 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

At MORE Physical Therapy, Inc. our passion is empowering patients to return to play, return to work and return to life! We currently have an opportunity for a full or part time Licensed Physical Therapist in the Rose Garden area of San Jose, California.

BENEFITS: We provide competitive compensation, schedule flexibility, and a generous benefit package including:

10k Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

401(k)

Professional license and certification renewal reimbursement

Generous continuing education allowance including paid time to attend courses

Mentoring program for new graduates

Supportive in-house administrative team which allows our clinicians to focus on their passion--patient care!

Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit

Paid professional liability insurance

MORE is a therapist-owned private practice

QUALIFICATIONS and PREREQUISITES:

Licensed to practice in the State of California -- new grads welcome!

Valid CPR/AED certification

With an emphasis in manual therapy and exercise intervention, MORE has been a leader in delivering outpatient orthopedic and sports rehabilitation in the south San Francisco Bay Area and Peninsula since 1988. Employment with MORE provides rewarding and challenging opportunities to impact the lives of a broad diversity of patients and collaborate with some of the most talented clinicians in the Bay Area, including those with advanced training and certifications such as ART, ATC, CEAS, COMT, CSCS, Maitland, and OCS.

Celebrating over 33 years in business! To learn more, visit us at

Choose Your Territory | Flexible Schedule | Top Pay

Locations:
We're hiring multiple licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) across Northern California to support a growing home health program focused on 1:1 care and better patient outcomes. Choose your preferred territory:

• Santa Clara County (e.g., San Jose, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto)

• Santa Cruz County & Monterey County (1 opening covering either)

• Salinas – Monterey County (1 opening)

• San Francisco County (1 opening)

We're committed to delivering real care — not rushing through visits to meet quotas. Our clinicians have time to focus on quality over volume , with a leadership team that invests in the success and well-being of every PT we hire.

This is a flexible, high-autonomy role where you choose:

• The territory that works best for you

• Your schedule and working hours

• Whether you want hourly pay or per-visit pay

$72–$8/hr or 85–$9 /visit — your choice.

• W2 employment with benefits

• Flexible full-time or part-time schedules

• Set your own caseload

• No forced productivity quotas

"If you're the right fit for our team and our patients, we'll match any reasonable compensation needed to bring you on board."

We believe that the best patient care starts by hiring the best therapists — and compensating them accordingly.

• Deliver skilled, evidence-based physical therapy to patients in their homes

• Develop personalized care plans based on functional goals and medical needs

• Collaborate with a care team that actually communicates and supports you

• Document with streamlined EMR tools that respect your time

• Focus on outcomes, not checkboxes

• Current California Physical Therapist license

• At least 1 year of clinical PT experience preferred (new grads encouraged to apply if confident in home health)

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

• Confidence working independently in the field

• No micromanagement — we trust you to deliver great care

• Caseloads that are geographically focused, not scattered

• 1:1 visit model with reasonable scheduling

• Team-based support with responsive leadership

• Willingness to flex pay to match what top clinicians deserve

Apply now or reach out directly to learn more. We'll tailor the caseload, compensation, and schedule to what works best for you.

Let's build a role around your life — and make a difference where it matters most: at home, with the people who need it.