Travel Physical Therapist General Job

HealthForce Healthcare · Lodi, CA · Today

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Overview

Physical Therapist – General, travel assignment in Lodi, California, United States.

Start Date: 08/17/2026

Duration: 8 weeks

Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM)

Setting: Short-term acute care hospital

Key Highlights

Weekly Pay: $2,432–$2,630 per week
Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week
Contract Duration: 8 weeks
Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM)
Start Date: 08/17/2026
Setting: Acute inpatient and rehab care in a short-term hospital environment

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct assessment and treatment segments to restore and improve physical, functional, and cognitive goals, aligned with department objectives
Develop and implement individualized physical therapy plans of care using evidence-based techniques
Provide therapy interventions (e.g., therapeutic exercise, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, Manual therapy)
Adapt as patient needs evolve
Establish discharge plans and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team; ensure clear communication to patients, families, and care partners
Produce accurate, timely clinical documentation within established deadlines; supervise assigned assistants as appropriate
Float between inpatient acute care and inpatient rehab settings as needed; participate in weekend coverage if required

Requirements

Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree; required, with the license rule: only if obtained after January 2016, or foreign equivalent
Licensure: Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice (California or other assigned state) required
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification from an approved vendor
Experience: At least two years of recent physical therapy experience preferred; hospital/acute rehab experience and Neuro/ICU exposure are advantageous
Ability to work in an acute inpatient hospital setting and to float between inpatient and rehab units; weekend availability as needed

About the Role

This is a travel - temporary assignment.

Benefits and Support

Extension opportunities may be available based on performance and assignment needs
Assignment-specific support with credentialing and onboarding
Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
24/7 access to travel support and coordination

PAY DISCLAIMER

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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