Per Diem Physical Therapist - Santa Maria
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How this pay compares
This posting states $110 an hour. Open physical therapist jobs in California post a median of $66.45 an hour, the middle half $60–$72.96, across 282 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Physical therapists employed in California earn a median of $59.71 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
We are looking for an experienced Physical Therapists to join our patient rehabilitation team and provide therapy and rehabilitations services to patients in the areas of Santa Maria, Lompoc, Solvang, Buellton and the Santa Ynez Valley.
Are you a compassionate healer who cares about their patients and is committed to helping them recover their independence and mobility?
Do you have experience working with a wide range of patient injuries and age groups?
Are you always ready to learn new techniques to further patient care?
In this role, you'll partner with new and ongoing patients to create a Plan of Treatment and determine appropriate exercises, procedures and techniques required to promote effective, safe recovery. You'll be responsible for coordinating with any healthcare professionals that are working with their patients and referring patients to specialists when appropriate.
Responsibilities for Physical Therapist
- Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards.
- Develop Plan of Treatment for each patient based on initial and ongoing assessments
- Implement Plan of Treatment on a consistent schedule and adjust this schedule and plan according to patient progress.
- Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.
- Evaluate mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.
- Report patient progress to patient, patient caregivers and loved ones, facility staff and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients.
- Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate in-home care services.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, etc.
- Assist other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.
- May be required to travel up to a 30 mile radius.
Qualifications
- Valid CA Physical Therapy License
- 1yr of experience
- Driver's License & dependable transportation
As a Joint Commission Accredited agency and we follow all of the recommended safety processes and procedures from them, the CDC, and OSHA.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
From BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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