Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
PTA - Skilled Nursing Facility
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Full-time, Contract, Temporary
In-Office | San Jose, CA, United States
Physical Therapist (PT) — San Jose, CA | 13-Week Contract OR Permanent
Location: San Jose, California (in-facility)
Job Types: 13-week contract (travel/local) or permanent (direct hire)
Start Date: ASAP (flexible)
Schedule: Full-time preferred (8s/10s available; setting dependent)
Setting: Outpatient / Acute / Inpatient Rehab / SNF / Home Health (matched to your experience & preference)
Overview
We’re hiring a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in San Jose, CA with two options in one posting:
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13-week contract (perfect for travel or local contract PTs)
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Permanent placement (long-term stability + growth)
What You’ll Do
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Evaluate patients and create individualized plans of care
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Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, pain, and function
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Track progress, update goals, and coordinate discharge planning
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Document accurately in the EMR (evals, daily notes, progress notes, DCs)
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients/caregivers
Requirements
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Active California PT license (or ability to obtain quickly)
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BLS (AHA preferred; setting dependent)
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1+ year PT experience preferred (new grads considered depending on setting)
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Strong communication, time management, and patient-centered care
Contract Option (13 Weeks)
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Competitive weekly compensation (based on experience + setting)
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Local or travel options
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Extension potential
Permanent Option
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Competitive salary + benefits package
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Mentorship, continuing education support, and advancement opportunities
Nice-to-Haves
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Experience in ortho, neuro, acute care, outpatient, SNF, or home health
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EMR familiarity (varies by site)
How to Apply
Reply with:
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Your resume
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Preferred option: 13-Week Contract or Permanent
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Preferred setting(s) and your availability/start date
Apply now to secure a San Jose PT role that fits your lifestyle—short-term flexibility or long-term stability.