Physical Therapist Per Diem – Acute Care Weekends

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 134,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Santa Monica is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to cover weekends in the acute care setting. The role involves evaluating and treating patients, documenting care, and maintaining appropriate productivity.

The position offers flexible weekend work with potential for future career conversion. The salary range for this Per Diem role is $77.85 to $97.31 per hour, reflecting the weekend coverage and acute care responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Physical Therapist license in California.
• Available to work weekends in the acute care setting.
• 5+ years of licensed PT experience qualifies for PT 2, Per Diem title.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekend physical therapy care for acute care patients.
• Perform patient evaluation and treatment.
• Complete documentation and maintain expected productivity.
• Position may convert to career.

Skills

Licensed PT

Weekend availability

Acute care experience

Job description

Physical Therapist Per Diem – Acute Care Weekends – Santa Monica

Work LocationSanta Monica,CA

Job #31703

Work Hoursvariable weekends and weekdays

Employment Type6 – Staff- Per Diem

Durationindefinite

Salary Range$77.85-87.58 Hourly

Posted DateAugust 20, 2026

Bargaining UnitUPTE – HX

Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.

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At UCLA Health, our comprehensive team of highly skilled and compassionate rehab professionals is giving new life to thousands of people every year. We do it by transforming our passion for life into leading-edge rehab advancements and achievements. Join us and make a vital contribution to others’ lives.

Primary functions are to provide applicable weekend physical therapy care for patients with various diagnoses in the acute care setting. Major duties include: patient evaluation, patient treatment, documentation requirements, maintains expected productivity levels (including special assignments). More than 5 years of licensed PT experience qualifies for PT 2, Per Diem title.Position may convert to career.

Per Diem Salary Range: $77.85 – $97.31 per hour