PTA - Skilled Nursing Facility

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:

• 13-week contract (perfect for travel or local contract PTs)

• Permanent placement (long-term stability + growth)

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate patients and create individualized plans of care

• Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, pain, and function

• Track progress, update goals, and coordinate discharge planning

• Document accurately in the EMR (evals, daily notes, progress notes, DCs)

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients/caregivers

Requirements

• Active California PT license (or ability to obtain quickly)

• BLS (AHA preferred; setting dependent)

• 1+ year PT experience preferred (new grads considered depending on setting)

• Strong communication, time management, and patient-centered care

Contract Option (13 Weeks)

• Competitive weekly compensation (based on experience + setting)

• Local or travel options

• Extension potential

Permanent Option

• Competitive salary + benefits package

• Mentorship, continuing education support, and advancement opportunities

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in ortho, neuro, acute care, outpatient, SNF, or home health

• EMR familiarity (varies by site)

How to Apply

Reply with:

• Your resume

• Preferred option: 13-Week Contract or Permanent

• 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.