Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join as a traveling Physical Therapist where you’ll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll 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.
Active California Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
Outpatient physical therapy experience preferred, including evaluations and treatment planning.
Experience supervising PT Assistants and aides preferred.
Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Assignment Details

Facility Type: Outpatient.
Shift Details: Days.
Schedule preference noted: 4x9s and 1x4 preferred (client-preferred schedule).
Start: Assignment begins in April 2026; 13 week assignment.
May be required to float to other clinic locations as needed.

Location Highlights

Atascadero offers a Central Coast setting with nearby outdoor and cultural attractions.

The city is within 20 minutes of the Paso Robles wine region and about 20 miles from Morro Bay State Park, offering coastal access and waterfront recreation. The area provides quick drives to Lake Nacimiento (approx. 20 miles) for boating and hiking at nearby Santa Lucia Wilderness trails (within a 30–45 minute drive), fitting an active, suburban lifestyle with access to coastal and wine-country destinations. Public transit options connect Atascadero to San Luis Obispo (about 20–25 minutes by car), providing additional dining, arts, and higher-education amenities. The community features local farmers markets, a historic downtown, and regular cultural events, supporting a quiet to moderately active lifestyle with convenient access to outdoor adventures and urban services.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to impacting others, so we offer a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.

Weekly, on-time pay.
Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
Competitive referral bonuses.
100% paid housing available.
Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore new locations while maintaining job security in diverse clinical settings. Choose from direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contract options supported by an AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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 celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.