Travel Physical Therapist (or PTA) contract role with Jackson Therapy Partners, providing patient rehab in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting in Santa Barbara, CA. You'll support post-acute/geriatric patients while working a weekday day shift, with traveler-focused benefits including weekly pay and paid housing available.
- Weekly, on-time pay
- 100% paid housing available
- Travel & license reimbursement
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA. PTA candidates must hold an associate degree or credential appropriate for PTA practice. Active California PT or PTA license required to start the assignment. BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required. Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in outpatient or skilled nursing facility settings preferred. Facility seeks clinicians with experience in post-acute care, skilled nursing, or geriatric populations. Experience with documentation systems and Medicare/Medicaid billing guidelines preferred. Ability to provide licensed coverage as either 2 PTs or PTAs, or 1 of each, starting mid June. Candidates must be available for assignment start in mid June.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.
Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email Competitive Referral Bonuses 100% Paid Housing Available Travel & License Reimbursement
Assignment Details
Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility Shift Name: Days Shift Days: Monday through Friday Shift Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Floating: Candidate may be required to float to other facility units as needed.
Location Highlights
Santa Barbara offers coastal access and cultural amenities within a compact city footprint.
The city sits on the Pacific coastline and is less than 100 miles north of Los Angeles, providing a coastal lifestyle and access to Pacific Ocean beaches. Santa Barbara features the Santa Barbara Mission and State Street within a short drive, along with easy access to Channel Islands National Park ferry departures approximately 20–30 miles from local marinas. The area is known for wine country in the nearby Santa Ynez Valley, about a 30–40 minute drive, and offers hiking opportunities in the Santa Ynez Mountains with trails under 30 minutes from downtown. Public transit options include the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District for local commutes and the nearby Santa Barbara Amtrak station for regional rail service. The community fits a coastal, outdoor-oriented lifestyle with urban dining, cultural venues such as the Granada Theatre, and a slower-paced suburban feel in many neighborhoods.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Join Jackson Therapy Partners 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.