Travel Physical Therapist - $2,967 per week
About the role
Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a 13-week assignment starting January 25, 2027, in Alturas, California.
Responsibilities
- Directs physical therapy services
- Coordinates and supervises operations within the department
- Administers physical agents prescribed by a referring physician
- Maintain performance improvement activities
- Develops systems for reviewing department charges
- Ensures compliance with state, federal, and local regulatory laws
- Assists in budget formulation
Requirements
- Three (3) or more years of previous experience in physical therapy preferred
- Current licensure or certification as a physical therapist in California
- Knowledge of physical therapy modalities, anatomy, and physiology
- Understanding of disease processes and related causative factors
- Knowledge of the benefits and values of rehabilitative medicine and physical therapy agents
- Familiarity with infection control, sterile techniques, and their impact on rehabilitative practices
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
- Ability to work collaboratively with others at all organizational levels
- Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Demonstrates professionalism, confidentiality, respect, and accountability
Qualifications
- Three (3) or more years of previous experience in physical therapy preferred
- Current licensure or certification as a physical therapist in California
- Knowledge of physical therapy modalities, anatomy, and physiology
- Understanding of disease processes and related causative factors
- Knowledge of the benefits and values of rehabilitative medicine and physical therapy agents
- Familiarity with infection control, sterile techniques, and their impact on rehabilitative practices
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
- Ability to work collaboratively with others at all organizational levels
- Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Demonstrates professionalism, confidentiality, respect, and accountability
Skills
- Flexible and organized under stress
- Consults relevant departments for collaboration
- Maintains documentation compliance
- Trains personnel through on-the-job training
- Stays informed on latest trends in rehabilitative medicine
- Maintains professional ethical standards and procedures
- Communicates effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Understands operation and maintenance of physical therapy equipment
- Maintains composure and responds positively during crisis situations
- Exhibits appropriate telephone communication skills
Benefits
Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Pay
Tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
8 hours, days
Benefits
Not specified
Application Instructions
Not specified
Posted job title
Rehab:PT, 08:00:00-16:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.