Travel Physical Therapist General Job

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine physical therapy needs and create individualized treatment plans
• Implement PT interventions using appropriate, evidence-based techniques; monitor progress and adjust plans as needed
• Serve as a co-leader in interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries within established deadlines
• Supervise assigned therapy assistants and ensure safe, compliant delegation of tasks
• Communicate patient status, progress, and discharge needs with patients, families, and the care team

Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree
• Active Physical Therapy licensure in California (or applicable state(s) of practice); eligibility as required
• CPR certification (BLS or equivalent) required
• Minimum two years of recent experience in the field
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to drive; age 21+
• Vaccination requirements per organizational policy; exemptions may apply

Benefits and Support

• Weekly pay range: $2,009–$2,151 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (07:00–19:00)
• Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital (travel assignment)

About the Role

Begin 08/03/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital.

Pay

• Weekly pay range: $2,009–$2,151 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (07:00–19:00)
• Start date: 08/03/2026

Schedule

• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (07:00–19:00)
• Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital (travel assignment)

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States. We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings.