Travel Physical Therapist

Overview

Seize an extraordinary opportunity as a Travel Physical Therapist in Santa Maria, California, and bring your expertise to patients each day. This role blends clinical excellence with compassionate patient engagement, delivering customized rehabilitation plans that restore function, reduce pain, and empower independence.

Santa Maria sits at the heart of California’s Central Coast. Outside work, you’ll enjoy sun‑drenched beaches, rugged coastline, scenic byways, wine tasting, and a temperate climate that makes outdoor activity part of everyday life. The region offers diverse professional growth across urban centers, rural clinics, or hospital‑based settings.

As a Physical Therapist you will evaluate patients, develop individualized rehabilitation plans, and guide them through therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re‑education, manual therapy, and assistive technology—always aligning with evidence‑based practice and patient goals. You will document progress, adjust plans as needed, and educate patients and families to promote self‑management and long‑term outcomes. The role offers clear pathways for growth, including exposure to orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric populations, collaboration with top clinicians, and specialty skill development.

Competitive compensation: weekly pay range $1,905–$2,095 with guaranteed 40 hours per week. Bonus available for performance. Housing assistance eases transition between assignments. 24/7 support team guarantees guidance while you travel. Extension opportunities keep expertise shining beyond the initial contract.

Committed to career advancement, we offer mentors, continuing education resources, constructive feedback, and transparent pathways to future opportunities. A supportive work environment prioritizes collaboration, shared mission to improve patient outcomes, and recognition of diverse perspectives.

Ready to take the next step? If you’re motivated by clinical excellence, flexible travel opportunities, and a supportive network that champions your professional journey, apply today. Your start date is 04/01/2026, with a contract structured in weeks to align with your availability and ambitions.

EEO Statement TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.