Travel Physical Therapist - $2,564 per week

TotalMed; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top paying contracts

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Long or short term contracts available

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a position in Santa Cruz, California. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 months of experience but new graduates are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include developing patient care plans and complying with regulatory guidelines. This role offers competitive compensation, with a supportive and customer-oriented environment helping you advance in your travel career.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months of experience in an acute care setting.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop a plan of care for patients.
• Oversee support staff and supervise PTAs.
• Ensure compliance with state PT board regulations.
• Document care accurately according to guidelines.
• Interface with Medical Center personnel for team-based care.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient evaluation

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Team collaboration

Education

State-specific licensing

Physical Therapy Degree

Job description

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Santa Cruz, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 09/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) for an immediate travel opening in Santa Cruz, CA. The right PT should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. Read below for additional requirements.

Responsibilities

As a PT, you will be responsible for the evaluation, development, and execution of a plan of care for a variety of patient populations in the acute care setting.

• Oversee supervising PTAs, support staff (therapy technicians)
• Bill within the respective setting, following guidelines within settings for facility
• Understand the respective PT board's rules and regulations, complying within respective state
• Interface with Medical Center personnel and physicians to ensure team-focused plan of care
• Understand adaptive equipment
• Evaluate and create a plan of care
• Modify plan of care as indicated based on patient's condition
• Use Medical Center computer systems in performance of daily tasks
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines

Requirements

Must have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply. Must have BLS and state-specific licensing.

Physical Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. PTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*: BLS, 1 Year

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1388636. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapists - PT THER - Travel

About TNAA TotalMed Allied

In the fast-paced, highly competitive industry that is healthcare, you need a partner who works for and with you. At TotalMed, we’re a team who really cares. Our goal is to give gold standard customer care by enhancing the recruiter – traveler partnership with a high level of integrity and fun while supporting the experience you want to have throughout your travel career.

Our recruiters can help you evaluate the best healthcare jobs offered nationwide by uncovering your ideal career path and providing as much information as possible to assist in making the best decision for you in a no pressure atmosphere.

We care like no others so that you can care like no other.

What the TotalMed experience can offer you

• Top paying contracts
• 24x7 concierge one-on-one service to meet your needs
• Long or short term contracts available nationwide
• Top 10 agency per recent traveler surveys

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