Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist team supporting home health patients in Eureka, CA. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active California Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• Minimum 1 year of recent skilled home health experience, with at least 1 year within the last 3 years.
• OASIS experience required for clinicians performing start of care visits.
• HCHB electronic documentation experience required.
• BCLS (BLS) certification required.
• Traveler must have reliable personal transportation. Occasional travel radius may be up to 50+ miles.
• Experience treating a geriatric caseload preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Home Health
• Shift: Days
• Shift Days: Monday through Friday
• Shift Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Case Load: Geriatric, typical ratio 1:1; may visit up to 6 patients per day. Standard productivity expectation: 30 points.
• Documentation System: HCHB
• OASIS required for start-of-care visits.
• Traveler is expected to provide their own transportation. System groups clients to minimize drive time.

Location Highlights

Eureka, CA offers coastal and forest access within short drives. The city is a Victorian-era historic district with Old Town waterfront and the Clarke Historical Museum located downtown, and Redwood National and State Parks are approximately 20–45 miles south providing extensive hiking and camping opportunities. The region features Humboldt Bay waterfront, a working harbor with waterfront trails and marinas, and the Arcata Plaza and local farmers markets within 10–15 minutes driving, fitting an outdoor-oriented and small-city lifestyle. Public transit options include local bus service connecting residential neighborhoods to downtown and hospital corridors, and Arcata-Eureka Airport is about a 15–20 minute drive for regional flights.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. Benefits are available starting on day one.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing options available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel Physical Therapist and gain flexibility and professional growth while serving home health patients. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by tools and resources for therapy professionals.

EEO Statement

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 associates.