Travel Physical Therapist General Job

Overview
Physical Therapist – General in Clearlake, California. Start date: 11/02/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment at a 25-bed critical access hospital. Weekly pay ranges from $2,554 to $2,706. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Day shift, 5x8 days (no weekends).

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,554–$2,706 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, Monday–Friday, 5×8
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Setting: Critical access hospital travel assignment
- Mileage reimbursement at government rate

Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct treatment segments to restore and improve physical function across designated patient groups.
- Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans; apply evidence-based physical therapy techniques.
- Provide therapeutic interventions, monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, and establish discharge goals.
- Document care thoroughly within established timelines; communicate plans with the interdisciplinary team and family/caregivers as appropriate.
- Supervise assigned therapy assistants and support staff; participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care coordination.
- Contribute to program quality and safety by adhering to department policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements
- Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016, or foreign equivalent.
- Licenses/Certifications: Physical Therapy licensure in all applicable states of practice required. Current CPR/BLS (American Heart Association) certification required; AHA-BLS or AHA-CPR certification required. Valid Driver’s License and must be at least 21 years of age.
- Experience: At least two years of recent clinical experience in the field. Current BLS certification and a current nursing license per the state of assignment.
- Facility/Clinical Skills: Must know HCHB and OASIS; EPIC experience preferred. Must have 1 year of home health experience and be comfortable working in a setting with no on-call duties.
- Additional requirements: Must have the ability to work in a rural, hospital-based setting and comply with all applicable vaccination and safety policies.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Weekly pay: $2,554–$2,706 per week
- Assignment length: 13 weeks
- Travel and mileage: Mileage reimbursed at government rate
- Schedule: Day shift, Monday–Friday; no weekend obligations
- Clinical resources: Knowledge of HCHB, OASIS, and EPIC is valued; support from a dedicated recruitment team
- Assignment support: Ongoing collaboration with the staffing organization throughout the assignment

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.