Travel Physical Therapist Job in Santa Cruz, CA | Days (5x8)
Santa Cruz Post Acute
Santa Cruz, CA
Open
Travel
Physical Therapy in Santa Cruz, CA
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$2,417
Setting
SNF
Travel · Therapy
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel Physical Therapist job in Santa Cruz, CA with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Physical Therapist contract at Santa Cruz Post Acute. This role pays $2,417 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Santa Cruz Post Acute
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Location: Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (5x8)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Setting: SNF
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and establish individualized treatment plans and functional goals
- Deliver therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and gait and mobility training across a varied caseload
- Reassess progress and adjust each plan of care to keep patients advancing toward their goals
- Direct and collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants and the interdisciplinary care team
Travel Physical Therapy Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Physical Therapy experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by California and national regulatory bodies.
Santa Cruz Post Acute — Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Santa Cruz. Its rehabilitation program combines therapy services, physiatry, and nursing care for people recovering after surgery or other health problems.
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available. Orthopedic rehabilitation focuses on mobility and joint movement, with treatment plans developed for each patient's functional needs. Read More
- A dedicated physiatry clinician leads the rehabilitation program, bringing physical medicine and rehabilitation expertise into care for patients working to regain functional ability.
- The therapy gym includes a full kitchen and wraparound mirrors, with an outdoor putting green also among the facility's rehabilitation spaces.
- Pain care considers each patient's medical and medication history. Medication before therapy and other pain-management approaches can support comfort during rehabilitation.
- Skilled nursing includes recovery care after cardiac and neurologic surgery, along with IV therapy and wound management.
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FAQs – Travel Physical Therapy Jobs Near Santa Cruz, CA
What productivity and caseload do travel PT jobs expect?
Expectations vary more by setting than by employer. Outpatient clinics may track patients per day, SNFs often use productivity targets, acute care combines visits with discharge planning, and home health may use visit or point systems. Ask for the actual target and ramp-up expectations before accepting.
Will I supervise PTAs on a travel PT assignment?
Frequently, yes. Some facilities pair travel PTs with one or more PTAs, so the role may include plans of care, reassessments, delegation, and supervision in addition to your own caseload. Ask how many PTAs you will supervise and what the state, setting, payer, and facility require.
Will my PT Compact privilege work for this California contract?
No—California is not a PT Compact member, so compact privileges aren't available here; a travel physical therapist applies for a California PT license by endorsement, completing the CAL-JAM jurisprudence assessment and fingerprinting. Eligible applicants may practice under supervised Physical Therapist License Applicant (PTLA) status only after the Board grants that status; PTLA is applicant status, not a license. Visit the Physical Therapy Board of California for current requirements and application steps.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this Physical Therapy job in Santa Cruz
- Get complete details in our physical therapy license guide.
- Discover live physical therapist salary data for travel assignments.
- Find the right travel PT housing for your assignment.
- Get complete details on physical therapy continuing education.
Explore Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz, CA, has a quieter outdoor side around Arana Gulch, an open space beside the small craft harbor. The city's outpatient care includes physical and occupational therapy. The gulch offers hiking and harbor overlooks, giving a traveler somewhere to spend time on land without making a trip into the mountains. Nearby Frederick Street Park adds shady picnic spots and a dog park, useful for outdoor meals or a stay with a pet. Around the harbor, coffee shops and seafood restaurants make the waterfront a destination even without booking a boat trip. Kayak rentals at the harbor let travelers explore the water without transporting equipment for an assignment, adding a different view of the waterfront beyond its walking paths.
Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Physical Therapy · Santa Cruz, CA · $2,417 /wk