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PT Spec I - Orthopedic -Per Diem- SD County Float

Sharp HealthCare

Santee, CAPer Diem$52.36–75.69/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$52.36–75.69/hr
Location
Santee, CA
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

California Physical Therapist License, requiredAHA Basic Life Support Certification, required

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.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Physical Therapy, nice to havePatient Care, nice to haveClinical Evidence, nice to haveTreatment Planning, nice to havePatient Progress Monitoring, nice to have

Qualifications

Accredited Physical Therapy Program, requiredCalifornia Physical Therapist License, requiredAHA Basic Life Support Certification, requiredPhysical Therapy Experience, nice to have

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

  • Graduate of an approved and accredited professional Physical Therapy school or program.

  • California Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - CA Physical Therapy Board -REQUIRED

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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
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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