Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Santa Maria, CA

Physical Therapist
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Physical Therapist (PT)

Location

Santa Maria, CA | Inpatient / Outpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services across inpatient and/or outpatient settings based on facility need, including med/surg, telemetry, ICU, and occasional ER or pediatrics coverage for inpatient assignments
• Treat a diverse patient population including orthopedic, neurological, wound care, lymphedema, and pediatric cases; inpatient caseload is approximately 45–50% med/surg, 35% telemetry, with remaining split between ICU and occasional ER or pediatrics
• Outpatient caseload is approximately 65% orthopedic (shoulders, knees, backs) with the remainder consisting of basic stroke and other neurological patients; outpatient candidates must have orthopedic and some neurological experience
• Manage general acute care patients including total joint replacements (knees, hips, shoulders) when assigned to inpatient setting
• Document patient care using Cerner EMR
• Adhere to facility dress code: business casual (collared shirt and dress pants) for outpatient; facility-provided polos required for inpatient

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist (PT) license valid in the state of California
• Current BLS certification required
• General acute care experience required for inpatient assignments, including experience with total joint replacements
• Orthopedic experience required for outpatient assignments
• Proficiency or ability to work with Cerner EMR

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings is ideal, though not required
• Neurological and pediatric therapy experience
• Familiarity with lymphedema and wound care programs

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work across a dynamic inpatient and outpatient therapy program serving a broad and varied patient population
• Weekend expectations are flexible and negotiable — weekend shifts are expected approximately 3 times per quarter, with options to choose Saturday, Sunday, or both