
PT Spec I - Orthopedic -Per Diem- SD County Float
Santee, CAPer Diem$52.36–75.69/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Physical Therapist performs evaluations for patients with physical disabilities, conditions, and injuries, then designs and implements treatment plans. The role also supports the PT clinic’s commitment to patient care and operational excellence. The position is per diem, with variable eight-hour shifts between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.; weekend work is as needed.
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Full job description
Facility: SRS Santee
City Santee
Department
Job Status
Per Diem
Shift
Variable
FTE
0
Shift Start Time
Shift End Time
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; California Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - CA Physical Therapy Board
Hours :
Shift Start Time:
Variable
Shift End Time:
Variable
AWS Hours Requirement:
8/40 - 8 Hour Shift
Additional Shift Information:
8 hour shifts between the hours of 7 am to 7 pm
Weekend Requirements:
As Needed
On-Call Required:
No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$52.360 - $67.570 - $75.690
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
What You Will Do
Performs physical therapy evaluations of patients with various physical disabilities, conditions, injuries, etc. Designs and implements efficient and effective treatment plans. Develops and implements programs in support of the PT clinic's pursuit to provide the Sharp Experience with a commitment to zero defects and zero harm.
Required Qualifications
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Graduate of an approved and accredited professional Physical Therapy school or program.
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California Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - CA Physical Therapy Board -REQUIRED
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AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
Preferred Qualifications
- experience in all aspects of Physical Therapy
Essential Functions
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Patient Care and Operational Excellence Delivers efficient and effective patient care by combining clinical expertise with current evidence, best practices, and patient values. Ensures timely initiation of care and seamless follow-up appointments to adhere to the plan of care. Provides patients with clear pathways to access the required expertise and resources. Consistently monitors patients’ progress and progresses programs accordingly. Efficiently uses staffing and clinic resources by streamlining intra- and inter-departmental communication, minimizing waste, and ensuring the timely coordination of care. Minimize risks to patients by carefully considering co-morbidities, following safety protocols, and ensuring a safe treatment environment. Meets department standards for patient access.
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Documentation Documentation follows all SHC policy and procedures for confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines. Documentation meets all third-party payer (Medicare, PPO, Work Comp and HMO) and regulatory requirements. Completes all notes and billing daily. Completes all tasks and documentation needs (i.e. utilization management, plan of care, medical necessity reviews) based on department and regulatory requirements.
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Professional and Departmental Development Identifies needs for self-development in patient care and departmental operations. Demonstrates initiative in seeking mentorship and peer consultation. Consistently attends, actively, and positively participates in clinic meetings, rehab department meetings, in-services, and programs related to job responsibilities.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
How this job compares
Set against the 10,175 open Physical Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$52.36–75.69/hr
- California median$60–70/hr293 hourly ranges
- US median$47–60/hr3,010 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $64.03/hr, is close to the California median midpoint ($65/hr) — in the middle half of Physical Therapist hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 749 open Physical Therapist jobs in California and 10,175 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- FeldCare Connects167 open
- Kaiser Permanente82 open
- Genesis Healthcare73 open
- Experience
- Physical Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (2,761 postings).
- Education
- 3,737 of the 10,175 open Physical Therapist jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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