Physical Therapist

Rehab Without Walls® Neuro Rehabilitation; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid per hour

Driving & mileage reimbursement

Educational programs

Work wellness & supportive leadership

Job summary

Rehab Without Walls® Neuro Rehabilitation in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to lead home and community reintegration. You’ll evaluate patients, design individualized plans, and guide real-life activities—from cooking at home to grocery shopping—so clients reclaim independence.

You’ll work autonomously within a collaborative team, enjoy flexible scheduling, and receive per-hour compensation, mileage reimbursement, and ongoing educational programs to support recovery

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist in the practicing state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification as required by state regulations.
• At least 1 year of work experience as a physical therapist preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; moving or transferring patients up to 100 pounds with safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Regularly re-assess treatment effectiveness; attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
• Perform discharge evaluations and make home/community safety recommendations; provide resources.
• Communicate patient needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, patient and family.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure coordinated care and improved outcomes.

Skills

Autonomous work style

Collaborative team player

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Current licensure as Physical Therapist (state)

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Join a Groundbreaking Rehabilitation Team in Beautiful San Luis Obispo, CA - Opportunity of a Lifetime!

Focus on home and community reintegration — that’s where healing truly begins. At Rehab Without Walls® Neuro Rehabilitation, our clinicians don’t just treat clients; they walk beside them as they rediscover strength, confidence, and joy in everyday life. We help individuals with brain, spinal cord, and other neurological injuries rebuild independence through personalized, goal-driven therapy that happens out in the community — wherever life takes them.

Our clinicians enjoy the flexibility to schedule sessions around what works best for them and their clients, creating meaningful, balanced workdays that fit each person’s rhythm. From grocery shopping to hiking, paddle boarding, or skiing, every session brings therapy to life in inspiring, real-world environments.

If you’re passionate about making therapy an adventure in recovery and helping clients reclaim the moments that matter most, you’ll find your purpose here!

Make an Impact in our Home and Community Program:

Who we are looking for:

• An experienced PT, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the community
• You are ready to treat your client beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace
• You thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists

What you will receive:

• Flexible Schedule Created by You
• Paid per hour (not just per visit)
• Driving, Travel, Mileage Reimbursement
• Educational Programs
• Work Wellness & Supportive Leadership

Responsibilities listed include but not limited to:

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans
• Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences
• Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources
• Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members
• Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes

What you will need:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist by state in which practicing
• Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance state regulations
• A minimum of one year’s work experience as a physical therapist preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
• Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
• Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
• A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on the specific location policy, local or state regulations to verify that he/she is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations