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Physical Therapist

Precision Physical Therapy & Fitness
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025

Precision Physical Therapy & Fitness is seeking an outpatient Physical Therapist to join our practice in beautiful Santa Cruz, California. We have full time and part time opportunities in our growing clinics. Spanish speaking applicants are encouraged to apply.


Why work at Precision?

  • Annual continuing education reimbursement
  • Structured, paid mentorship program
  • 401(k) match
  • Start with over 3 weeks/year of PTO (or more based on experience!)
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Fun, collaborative and supportive PT led company culture
  • Opportunities to specialize in sports medicine, vestibular or pelvic health
  • Work for one organization in both outpatient and inpatient settings
Our team has an orthopedic focus, offering a diverse knowledge base of treatment techniques built around the shared principles of movement science, manual therapy and patient centered care. Precision is the largest private physical therapy practice in Santa Cruz County. Therapist owned and operated, our three locations are newly renovated offering open treatment space as well as private exam rooms and an expertly supportive administrative staff focused on effective customer education. Precision is seeking energetic applicants who want to collaborate with their colleagues and grow with our thriving practice. Attitude, expectations and willingness to learn are more important to our hiring team than experience. New graduates or experienced practitioners are encouraged to apply.


About the Role:

As a Physical Therapist at Precision Physical Therapy & Fitness, you will play a crucial role in helping patients recover from injuries and improve their physical function. Your primary focus will be on developing personalized rehabilitation programs that address the unique needs of each patient, ensuring they achieve optimal recovery outcomes. You will utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques, including manual therapy and exercise prescription, to facilitate healing and enhance mobility. Collaboration with other healthcare professionals will be essential to provide comprehensive care and support for patients with diverse conditions, including orthopedic and sports-related injuries. Ultimately, your expertise will empower patients to regain their independence and improve their quality of life.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Masters of Physical Therapy (MPT) degree from an accredited program.
  • Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical abilities and limitations to develop tailored treatment plans.
  • Implement and monitor rehabilitation programs, adjusting them as necessary based on patient progress.
  • Utilize manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercises to alleviate pain and improve mobility.
  • Educate patients and their families on injury prevention, rehabilitation processes, and home exercise programs.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting treatment progress and outcomes.

About the Practice:

A unique, mid-size city developed along Central California’s coastline, Santa Cruz is located just 2 hours north of Big Sur, 2 hours south of San Francisco, and 45 minutes west of the heart of Silicon Valley. Ours is a charming beach community including two state-of-the-art colleges and a reputable vacation destination for travelers from all over the world. Santa Cruz County offers epic coastlines, giant redwoods and several locally sourced, artistic city centers. Whether your perfect day includes mountain biking, wind-surfing, stand-up paddle, trail running or a simple stroll to your farm-to-table eatery, sushi bar or artisan ice cream shop, Santa Cruz has it all and year-round sunshine to match. Precision Physical Therapy & Fitness is proud to have been a staple of Santa Cruz County health care and rehabilitative services for over 15 years.

James Vegher, DPT, DNSCP and Chris Christensen, DPT, CSCS, DNSET, Precision's co-owners, partnered to open Precision Physical Therapy & Fitness with the goal to create a teaching and learning environment based on natural human movement where neither therapists nor patients are stifled by preconceptions about physical therapy. With a deep commitment to education, Precision Physical Therapy & Fitness offers mentorship to all new hires. James and Chris believe every patient should leave therapy having met their goals, with a better understanding of their body and tools to stay pain-free for life.

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