Travel Physical Therapist - $3,228 per week

Pride Health is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team in San Jose, CA for a 3-month contract with potential for extension. This position provides restorative and rehabilitative Physical Therapy services to elderly participants in both center-based and home settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Physical Therapy assessments and develop individualized participant care plans.
• Provide Physical Therapy interventions including therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training, muscle re-education, and ADL training.
• Provide therapy services at the center and in participants’ homes based on their needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and care coordination.
• Monitor participant progress and communicate changes in condition to the IDT.
• Educate participants, caregivers, and staff on therapeutic equipment, safety, and functional activities.
• Supervise, train, and mentor Therapy Assistants and other direct reports.
• Coordinate care transitions between hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, homes, and other settings.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, staff training, and team meetings.

Requirements

• 5 years of progressively responsible Physical Therapy experience.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical Physical Therapy experience with frail or elderly populations.
• Experience treating elderly patients with complex medical and functional needs.
• 2 years of supervisory experience with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Strong clinical, leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with diverse populations and interdisciplinary teams.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Valid California Physical Therapy License required.
• BLS certification required.
• Reliable transportation required.

Work Arrangement

• Combination of onsite and mobile services.
• 1–2 days per week dedicated to home safety assessments and therapy needs.
• Participation in interdisciplinary meetings, care coordination, and direct patient care.

Schedule

• 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
• Shift: 8 hours, days.
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (3 months).

Pay

• Weekly Pay: $3,228/week.
• W2 Pay: $31/hour.
• Weekly Stipend: $1,988/week.
• Local pay: $60 - $70/hour.
• Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans).
• Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity).
• 401(k)-retirement savings.
• Life & disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal support.
• Auto, home, and pet insurance.
• Employee discounts with preferred vendors.
• Weekly pay.
• Holiday Pay.
• Guaranteed Hours.
• Cancelation protection.
• Referral bonus.