Physical Therapist
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Profession: Therapist
Posted: 7/15/2026
Salary: Apply for details
Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Days
Job Details
Job Title
Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Center Manager
Location
Santa Cruz, California
Schedule / Job Type
Full-Time, Direct Hire, Onsite, Days
Key Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient physical therapy evaluations and treatments to a diverse patient population
- Oversee day-to-day clinical operations of the outpatient therapy center
- Supervise and mentor therapy staff, including support personnel
- Ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards within the center
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent)
- Active or eligible Physical Therapist license in the state of California
- Experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting
- Strong leadership and organizational skills suitable for a center management role
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a supervisory or center management capacity
- Experience supervising or mentoring foreign-trained physical therapy applicants
- Commitment to continuing education and professional development
Why Join Us
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, FSA, dependent care, company-paid life insurance, long-term disability, voluntary benefit plans, and 401k
- Relocation assistance, sign-on incentives, student loan assistance, continuing education reimbursement, and work authorization sponsorship opportunities available
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