Physical Therapist / PT

BrightSpring Health Services; Arroyo Grande (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid per hour

Travel and mileage reimbursement

Educational programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their pioneering team in Arroyo Grande, California. The role focuses on functional rehabilitation in diverse settings, emphasizing home and community reintegration for clients facing neurological challenges.

Ideal candidates are those who thrive on flexibility and autonomy, with responsibilities including developing treatment plans and collaborating with a dynamic team of therapists. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and no weekend commitments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license.
• Basic Life Support or CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans regularly.
• Communicate patient’s needs to the treatment team.

Skills

Rehabilitation techniques

Effective communication

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Knowledge of neurological injury

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Join a Groundbreaking Rehabilitation Team on the beautiful Central Coast in California - 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
• Opportunities in San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, Santa Maria, Templeton and surrounding areas!

What you will receive:

• Flexible Schedule Created by You
• Paid per hour (not just per visit)
• Driving, Travel, Mileage Reimbursement
• Educational Programs
• Growth/Advancement Opportunities
• No Weekends or Holidays Required

Responsibilities

What you will do: 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

Qualifications

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

Salary Range

USD $60.00 - $65.00 / Hour