Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical Therapist Positions Available

Two Physical Therapists are needed for 13-week assignments providing acute and inpatient therapy coverage. One opening is ASAP start, and the second begins 09/21. Rotating Saturday coverage is required. Candidates must have strong acute care and inpatient experience and be comfortable working across a fast-paced hospital environment.

Assignment Details

Modality: Physical Therapist

Openings: 2

Schedule: 8 AM–5 PM

Days: Monday–Friday + rotating Saturday

Hours per Week: 40

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Start Dates: ASAP & 09/14/2026 (second PT starts 09/21)

Charting System: Cerner

Interview: Phone interview

Shift Cancellation Policy: 1 shift every 4 weeks

Caseload: Acute + inpatient

Responsibilities

Provide acute and inpatient physical therapy services

Perform evaluations, treatments, and discharge planning

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Document care accurately in Cerner

Support patient mobility, safety, and functional recovery

Rotate Saturday coverage as assigned

Required Experience & Certifications

Acute and inpatient experience required

Active PT license (California)

Cerner experience preferred

Submission Requirements

Submission Packet:

Amergis Cover Page

Amergis Resume

Certifications

Facility Details

Orientation: Every other Wednesday

Staff work two day-shift shifts during orientation week

Orientation week = Week 0 (not part of 13-week contract)

File Due Date: One week before start

No pushed starts allowed

First Day Instructions: Provided via FDI templates

Dress Code: Any color scrubs except orange or white

Timekeeping: MaxView Timeclock

Additional Notes: Acute care environment with emergency, trauma, surgery, OB, pediatrics, NICU, and chronic disease management. Nearby housing: Manteca, Lodi, Galt, Modesto.

Compensation

Local Physical Therapist

Weekly Pay Package: $3080/week Hourly Pay: $77/hr

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Contact: Tyler Figgis Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

The Physical Therapist is responsible for performing patient evaluations, as well as providing and documenting therapy services in accordance with the plan of care developed for each individual patient and physician's orders when applicable.

Minimum Requirements:

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

One (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapy experience preferred

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.