Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,147 to $2,347 per week in Santee, CA

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join as a traveling Physical Therapist where you’ll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program recognized by the APTA.
• Active California Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC may be required prior to start.
• Outpatient clinic experience required. Experience evaluating and treating orthopedic, spine, and sports-related diagnoses preferred.
• Proficiency with therapeutic exercise prescription, manual therapy techniques, patient education, and use of modalities common to outpatient orthopedic settings.
• Documentation experience with electronic medical records. Experience with common EMRs in outpatient PT clinics preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS and up-to-date immunizations as required by facility policy at start of assignment.
• Preferred: Experience with spine and sports caseloads. Preferred: Orthopedic residency or certified specialist credentials noted but not required.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks.
• Caseload focus: Spine & Sports emphasis per client service line.

Location Highlights.

Santee, CA is a suburban community in San Diego County with outdoor recreation and regional access. The city is adjacent to Lake Murray, offering fishing and a 3.2-mile paved Lakeside walking loop. It is about 15 miles northeast of downtown San Diego and 18 miles from the San Diego International Airport, providing a suburban lifestyle with quick access to urban amenities. Minutes from Mission Trails Regional Park, Santee provides extensive hiking and mountain biking trails with over 60 miles of routes and proximity to the 5,000-acre park system. The area is within a 30–45 minute drive to coastal beaches such as La Jolla and Pacific Beach, supporting a balanced coastal and inland lifestyle.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to impacting others, that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.