Physical Therapist / PT PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Rehab Without Walls® Neurorehabilitation | Santa Cruz, CA

Redefining Recovery by Bringing Outpatient Care to Real Life

At Rehab Without Walls®, we take an innovative approach to rehabilitation delivering outpatient‑level therapy directly to individuals in their homes and communities . Our Home & Community–based care model allows patients to rebuild independence where life happens, while offering clinicians flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful collaboration.

We’re seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a flexible PRN, W2 role (not 1099) in Santa Cruz, CA. This position offers consistency with a manageable caseload, organizational support, and the opportunity to make a powerful, real‑world impact.

• An experienced Physical Therapist interested in serving as a primary therapist from evaluation through discharge.
• Availability for approximately 15–20 hours per week , typically supporting 3 consistent clients .
• Passionate about functional, real-world rehabilitation delivered beyond traditional clinic walls.
• Motivated to help clients transition back to meaningful life activities, including:
  • Independently picking up and managing prescriptions
  • Returning to driving
  • Transitioning back to work
  • Participating in yoga, light hiking, and community mobility
• A clinician who thrives with professional autonomy while valuing collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, SLPs, and LCSWs .

We don’t believe recovery stops at the clinic door. By bringing the outpatient experience directly to the client , we help individuals practice skills where they’re actually needed leading to better carryover, stronger outcomes, and deeper therapeutic relationships.

This role is W2 PRN , not 1099 meaning you receive:

• Organizational and clinical support
• Payroll consistency and liability coverage
• Access to education, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• PRN flexibility with the stability of an established neurorehabilitation program

• Flexible Schedule Created by You – Built collaboratively with your clients.
• Hourly Pay – Paid for your time, not just visits.
• In-Person, 1:1 Therapy with indirect work completed from home (documentation & communication).
• Continuity of Care as the Primary Therapist from evaluation to discharge.
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration & Co-Treat Opportunities
• Drive Time Paid at Your Clinical Rate + Mileage Reimbursement
• No Weekend Shifts
• Educational Program Access
• Growth & Advancement Opportunities within an innovative, patient-centered model.

If you’re ready to practice physical therapy in a way that’s flexible, functional, and truly impactful , we’d love to connect.

Apply today and experience Rehab Without Walls® where outpatient care meets real life.

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