Travel Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation - $2,536 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Escondido, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Physical Therapist — Escondido, CA (Hospital)

Join a rehabilitation team in Escondido, California, providing inpatient acute rehabilitation services to patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. The role involves delivering individualized therapeutic interventions, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting patients through intensive recovery plans. Applicants should expect to work in a 52-bed acute rehabilitation hospital focused on maximizing function and quality of life.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active California Physical Therapist license required to begin the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in inpatient acute rehabilitation, including care for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic diagnoses preferred.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary rehab teams and delivering intensive, individualized treatment plans preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a 52-bed or similar-sized inpatient acute rehabilitation facility preferred.
• Familiarity with rehabilitation assessments, outcome measures, and progress documentation preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift Hours: 0800–1630.
• Work Days: Tuesday through Saturday.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

We offer a benefits package designed for traveling clinicians. Benefits may include comprehensive medical options, 401(k) matching, recruiter support available 24/7, referral opportunities, and travel and license reimbursement. Housing assistance options may be available.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide focused rehabilitation services that support patient recovery and functional gains. Collaborate with physicians, nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and case management to develop and implement individualized care plans. Document patient progress and participate in discharge planning aimed at optimizing long-term outcomes.

Location Highlights

Escondido offers a mix of outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within Southern California. The city is approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown San Diego and near Daley Ranch and Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve with multiple hiking and mountain biking trails. Escondido hosts the California Center for the Arts and the historic downtown district featuring restaurants, galleries, and markets within a short drive of regional transit options. Coastal beaches are roughly a 30–45 minute drive, providing options for coastal and suburban lifestyles.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #446846. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.