Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapist - $2,784 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapist for a travel job in Santa Barbara, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a traveling Physical Therapist where you’ll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA. PTA candidates must hold an associate degree or credential appropriate for PTA practice.
• Active California PT or PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in outpatient or skilled nursing facility settings preferred. Facility seeks clinicians with experience in post-acute care, skilled nursing, or geriatric populations.
• Experience with documentation systems and Medicare/Medicaid billing guidelines preferred.
• Ability to provide licensed coverage as either 2 PTs or PTAs, or 1 of each, starting mid June. Candidates must be available for assignment start in mid June.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day. 

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement 

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility
• Shift Name: Days
• Shift Days: Monday through Friday
• Shift Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Floating: Candidate may be required to float to other facility units as needed.

Location Highlights

Santa Barbara offers coastal access and cultural amenities within a compact city footprint. The city sits on the Pacific coastline and is less than 100 miles north of Los Angeles, providing a coastal lifestyle and access to Pacific Ocean beaches. Santa Barbara features the Santa Barbara Mission and State Street within a short drive, along with easy access to Channel Islands National Park ferry departures approximately 20–30 miles from local marinas. The area is known for wine country in the nearby Santa Ynez Valley, about a 30–40 minute drive, and offers hiking opportunities in the Santa Ynez Mountains with trails under 30 minutes from downtown. Public transit options include the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District for local commutes and the nearby Santa Barbara Amtrak station for regional rail service. The community fits a coastal, outdoor-oriented lifestyle with urban dining, cultural venues such as the Granada Theatre, and a slower-paced suburban feel in many neighborhoods.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel PT and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #431942. 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 Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.

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