Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Modesto, CA where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. 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.
• Current, active California Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience evaluating and treating outpatient orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries in a clinic setting.
• Ability to communicate treatment plans and evaluations effectively to medical teams, including reporting progress to in-house and specialty physicians such as orthopedic and hand surgeons.
• Client requirement: must be able to float between outpatient clinics within the region. This float will include coverage between Modesto and nearby clinics, with no more than one clinic assignment per day.
• Preferred: prior outpatient orthopedics experience and familiarity working in multi-clinic systems.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
• Duration: 13 week assignment.
• Float Requirement: Position will float between clinics in the region, including Modesto and nearby clinics. Never more than one clinic per day.

Location Highlights

Modesto offers Central Valley access with nearby outdoor and cultural options. The city sits about 70 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area and approximately 90 miles south of Yosemite National Park, providing urban and outdoor recreation within a 1.5–2 hour drive. Visitors and residents enjoy local attractions such as Gallo Center for the Arts and the McHenry Mansion, and within a short drive there are agricultural landscapes, regional parks, and the Tuolumne River for light outdoor activities. The area supports a suburban to small-city lifestyle with convenient driving access to major highways (State Route 99 and Interstate 5) and regional transit connections for commuting to larger metro areas.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. Benefits start on day one and include comprehensive options commonly offered to traveling clinicians.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• Travel and license reimbursement.
• Housing assistance may be available.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Provide outpatient orthopedic care as part of a clinical team. Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries, coordinate with specialty physicians, and support center colleagues in identifying patient needs. Your work will support patient recovery and operational continuity across multiple clinics in the region.

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 are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.