Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapist - $2,487 per week

Pioneer Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapist for a travel job in Santa Cruz, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

If you're interested in making a significant impact as a Physical Therapist (PT) in Skilled Nursing Facility - SNF setting this Santa Cruz, CA position might be what you are looking for!

Responsibilities:

• Assess patients' physical abilities and develop personalized treatment plans
• Provide therapy to improve mobility, strength, and functional independence
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Educate patients and families on exercise programs and injury prevention
• Monitor and document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Implement interventions in various settings
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate follow-up care for continued rehabilitation

Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• CA Physical Therapist PT license
• Current BLS/CPR Certification

Job details:

• Pay: $2,448.95 - $2,524.69 / week
• Location: Santa Cruz, CA
• Assignment Length: 13
• Shift: Day - up to 40.00 hours per week
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility - SNF
• Workplace: On-site

About Pioneer Healthcare Services:
Pioneer Healthcare Services specializes in staffing and travel recruiting for healthcare professionals across the U.S., with a focus on top school and medical opportunities. Our reputation is built on trust, rapid communication, and a commitment to your success. With a people-first culture, we ensure that the best clinicians are matched with leading school districts and healthcare facilities, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K, and relocation assistance. Experience unparalleled support from our award-winning team, available 24/7, as you transition into your dream role.

Pioneer Healthcare Services Job ID #266032. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Pioneer Healthcare Services

At Pioneer Healthcare Services, we put people first. Always.

We're a San Diego-based healthcare and education staffing firm. Built on relationships, we've spent over a decade earning the trust of clinicians across the country. Everything we do is grounded in transparency, authenticity, and a genuine sense of community, because we believe when you feel supported, you do your best work.

We place Therapy, Allied Health, and Nursing professionals in contract assignments nationwide. We don't just match you to a job, we match you to opportunities that fit your career goals and lifestyle, while fighting to get you the highest compensation packages in the industry.

Our credentialing and compliance team is known for being the fastest and most communicative in the industry, and you'll have a dedicated recruiter and mentorship resources in your corner from day one, so you always have the support you need, when you need it.

We believe your career is more than a contract. It's a journey, and we're honored to be part of it.

Recognized as an Inc. 5000 company, a two-time SIA Best Staffing Firm to Work For, Joint Commission Gold Seal certified, and a proud NATHO member. We're also Great Recruiters Certified, earned through real reviews from the clinicians we've placed.

Let's find your perfect match, together.

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Referral bonus
• License and certification reimbursement
• Weekly pay