Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Physical Therapist

Location: Apple Valley, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Start: July 7, 2026
• Pay Rate: $65.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 5x8; Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Day Shift)
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility is able to call off once per two-week pay period
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This is a Physical Therapist position in an Acute Care Hospital setting at a 212-bed facility in Apple Valley, CA. The role is a Travel/Contract Allied Health assignment working within a full acute care environment. First-time travelers are accepted for this assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy evaluation and assessment of patients across acute care settings including ER, Geriatrics, ICU, Medical Surgical, and Orthopedics
• Develop and implement individualized Plans of Care and Short Term Goals
• Conduct reassessments and document patient progress
• Provide Gait Training including use of assistive devices, gait belts, crutches, and standard walkers
• Assist with Lifting and Transfer of patients utilizing proper Body Mechanics
• Perform range of motion activities including AROM, AAROM, and PROM
• Conduct Strength Testing, Pain Assessment, and Skin Integrity assessments
• Monitor and document Vital Signs
• Develop and instruct on Home Exercise Programs
• Provide Patient and Family Education
• Manage patients on Supplemental O2 and those with complex conditions including COPD, CHF, CABG, and Myocardial Infarction (MI)
• Facilitate rehabilitation for patients with Hip Fractures/Injuries, Knee Injuries/Tendinopathy, Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, and Post Stroke Rehabilitation
• Respond to Call Lights and assist with Hospital Bed mobility
• Prepare Discharge planning and documentation

Required Skills

• Acute Care physical therapy experience
• Home Exercise Program development
• Lifting and Transfer techniques
• Patient and Family Education
• Experience in ER, Geriatrics, ICU, Medical Surgical, and Orthopedics settings
• AROM, AAROM, and PROM
• Use of Assistive Devices
• Body Mechanics
• Pain Assessment
• Skin Integrity assessment
• Strength Testing
• Vital Signs monitoring
• Discharge planning
• Evaluation and Plan of Care development
• Reassessments and Short Term Goals
• Call Lights and Hospital Bed management
• Crutches, Gait Belt, and Standard Walker proficiency
• Supplemental O2 management
• Experience with COPD, CHF, CABG, and Myocardial Infarction (MI)
• Gait Training
• Hip Fractures/Injuries
• Knee Injuries/Tendinopathy
• Total Hip Replacement and Total Knee Replacement rehabilitation
• Post Stroke Rehabilitation

Education Requirements

• CA PT License required
• BLS Certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required (first-time travelers accepted)

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy experience required
• First-time travelers accepted

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Acute Care Hospital setting (212 staffed beds)
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Navy blue (RNs); L&D/OR scrubs provided
• Free parking on site
• Block schedule accommodations available at manager's discretion
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius (local rate applies - contact recruiter)

Important Notes

• RTO must be included at time of submission
• Local radius is 50 miles - please reach out to the Account Manager for local rate information
• Block schedule: open to accommodating per manager discretion
• COVID-19 vaccination: Not required

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-07176