Travel Physical Therapist

Job Description\n Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Merced, California.Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: Physical Therapist\n Discipline: Therapy\n Start Date: 09/28/2026\n Duration: 13 weeks\n 40 hours per week\n Shift: 8 hours, days\n Employment Type: Travel\n \n \n Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.\n Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position. \n \n Job Title\n Physical Therapist (PT)Location\n Merced, CA | Acute CareSchedule / Job Type\n Contract | Days | 8-hour shifts (10-hour shifts considered for PT travelers)Key Responsibilities\n \n Provide inpatient acute care physical therapy services to an adult and geriatric population, including orthopedic, neurological, medical, and pulmonary diagnoses\n Participate in early mobility programs, including vent early mobility (Level 2), and support JCAHO-certified Stroke and Total Joint Program (elective hips and knees) initiatives\n Float between inpatient and outpatient settings as needed; outpatient center is located approximately 2.5 miles from the main facility\n Utilize Cerner EMR system for documentation and patient management\n Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including hospitalists, residents, telemedicine intensivists, wound care therapists, and therapy aides\n Weekend coverage may be required; PT travelers have worked 10-hour split schedules (Wednesday–Saturday and Sunday–Wednesday)\n Required Qualifications\n \n Active California Physical Therapist (PT) license\n BLS certification required\n Experience in inpatient acute care settings\n Ability to work with adult and geriatric patient populations across a variety of diagnoses\n Preferred Experience / Skills\n \n Experience with ventilator patients and early mobility protocols\n Familiarity with stroke rehabilitation and total joint replacement programs\n Experience with wound care in an inpatient setting\n Prior experience using Cerner EMR\n Why Join Us\n \n Work in a well-supported therapy department with dedicated therapy aides, PTAs, and experienced leadership including a lead inpatient therapist, therapy supervisor, and Director of Rehab Services\n Enjoy a central California location with easy access to Yosemite National Park, Monterey Bay, San Francisco, and the Sierra Nevada range — ideal for weekend exploration\n \n \n \n Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #773871. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy - Physical TherapistAbout Concentric Healthcare Staffing\n \n Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.\n \n The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.\n \n Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.\n \n Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others\n \n