Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,464 to $2,880 per week in Santa Cruz, CA

Physical Therapist
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Agency: Shore to Summit Travel Therapy LLC
Pay: $2,464 to $2,880 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/26/2026

About the Position

Shore to Summit Travel Therapy has an immediate opening for a Travel PT (Physical Therapist) in Santa Cruz, CA. Job Details: - Pay: $2,464 to $2,880 per week - Setting: Outpatient clinic - orthopedic and sports rehabilitation - Assignment Length: 13 weeks, with potential to extend - Shift: 5 x 8-hour days, M-F - Patients per day: 14-16 average - Start: 10/26/2026 At Shore to Summit Travel Therapy, your recruiter is an actively practicing physical therapist - a clinician who understands your work because they do it too. This is an outpatient orthopedic and sports rehabilitation position offering competitive pay, a housing stipend, and a supportive team behind you from day one. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details! Ref: CA (CA 77)

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in an outpatient orthopedic and sports rehabilitation setting
• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans
• Document patient progress and response to treatment accurately and in a timely manner
• Collaborate with referring physicians and healthcare team members
• Educate patients on injury prevention, home exercise programs, and self-management
• Maintain compliance with facility standards and state licensure requirements

Requirements

• Active PT license in CA required to start the assignment
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program
• BLS/CPR certification
• Prior outpatient experience preferred

Benefits

• Mentorship program with Board-Certified Specialists
• PT-led recruitment: your recruiter is a licensed, actively practicing physical therapist
• Housing stipend provided
• Double-sided referral bonus: $600 per referral ($1,200 total) when both you and your referral complete a 13-week contract
• CEU reimbursement: $400 per contract, up to $1,600/year
• Full licensure reimbursement: 100% of new and transfer state license costs covered
• Relocation stipend up to $600 per assignment
• Day-one medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan