Physical Therapist

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If you’re looking for a great place to work that is focused on personal and professional development, team collaboration, work/life balance and supporting a vision and mission you can get behind - we’re always looking for incredible humans to join us in delivering outstanding rehabilitation to our Santa Cruz Community.

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Physical Therapist (Full-Time)DeWitt Physical Therapy | Santa Cruz, CaliforniaBuild Your Career While Making a Difference\n

At DeWitt Physical Therapy, we believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional clinicians.

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We're looking for a California-licensed Physical Therapist who is passionate about helping people move better, feel better, and perform better. Whether you're an experienced clinician or a new graduate eager to grow, you'll join a collaborative team that values mentorship, professional development, work-life balance, and evidence-based care.

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Our mission is simple: improve the rehabilitation experience for both patients and clinicians while helping our Santa Cruz community live active, healthy lives.

Why DeWitt Physical Therapy?\n

DeWitt Physical Therapy specializes in orthopedic, spine, and sports rehabilitation using a patient-centered, evidence-based approach. As a hybrid clinic - insurance and self pay - we are able to work with patients from post-operatively through performance and return to sport training. We are proud to share a facility with CrossFit UP, our PT-owned CrossFit affiliate, creating a unique environment where rehabilitation, performance, and fitness work together seamlessly.

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Our clinicians work with an incredibly active patient population, including:

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• CrossFit athletes
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• Youth, collegiate, and professional athletes
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• Runners
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• Surfers
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• Mountain bikers
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• Skiers and snowboarders
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• Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts
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• Active adults of all ages
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We provide:

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• 60-minute evaluations
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• 30-minute one-on-one follow-up visits
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• No aides or assistants
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• Continuity of care from start to finish
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• Evidence-based treatment focused on long-term outcomes
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Professional Development: Our Biggest Investment Is You\n

We believe clinical excellence requires intentional development.

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Rather than building a traditional residency program, we've partnered with nationally recognized leaders in physical therapy education to create a structured pathway for growth that allows clinicians to continue earning a full salary while advancing their skills to become a capable and impactful clinician.

Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Orthopedic Certification\n

As part of our commitment to clinician development, we regularly host Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) courses at our facility and cover tuition costs for clinicians pursuing the ICE Orthopedic Certification.

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This certification pathway includes:

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• Lumbar Management
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• Cervical Management
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• Total Spine Thrust Manipulation
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• Extremity Management
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• Certification review and testing process
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All four courses rotate through our clinic every 18-24 months, creating a clear and achievable pathway toward advanced orthopedic practice.

Clinical Athlete Mentorship\n

We have partnered with Clinical Athlete to provide interested clinicians access to their flagship 4-month mentorship program.

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This mentorship focuses on:

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• Managing active and athletic populations
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• Advanced clinical reasoning
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• Exercise prescription and performance-based rehabilitation
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• Return-to-sport and return-to-performance decision making
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Ongoing Mentorship and Collaboration\n

Professional growth is built into the work week through:

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• Bi-weekly one-hour small-group mentoring sessions
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• Bi-weekly one-hour staff development meetings
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• Collaborative case discussions
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• Daily documentation time built into your schedule
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• Direct mentorship from experienced orthopedic and sports clinicians
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New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.

What We're Looking For\n

The ideal candidate:

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• Is licensed (or license-eligible) in California
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• Is passionate about orthopedic and sports physical therapy
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• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills
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• Is motivated to learn and continually improve
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• Values teamwork and collaboration
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• Embraces evidence-based practice
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Preferred but not required:

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• Manual therapy training
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• Strength and conditioning experience or certification
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• Board certification or specialty training
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• Experience working with active and athletic populations
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Compensation & Benefits\n

Compensation is based on experience.

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Benefits include:

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• Competitive compensation package
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• Continuing education funding
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• ICE Orthopedic Certification tuition coverage
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• Clinical Athlete Mentorship program
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• MedBridge subscription
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• Group health insurance contribution
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• IRA retirement benefit
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• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
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• Daily documentation time built into schedule
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• CrossFit UP membership
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• Opportunity to coach CrossFit classes (CF-L1 required)
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• Collaboration with coaches, trainers, and fitness professionals in-house and throughout the Santa Cruz community
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Join Our Team\n

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• If you're looking for a clinic that prioritizes patient outcomes, clinician development, collaboration, and long-term career growth, we'd love to hear from you.
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To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to:

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ryan@dewittpt.com

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Learn more:

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• www.dewittpt.com
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• www.crossfit-up.com
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