Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a travel Physical Therapist assignment in Chula Vista, CA at an outpatient clinic 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.
Active California PT license required to start the assignment.
BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
Experience evaluating and treating outpatient orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions in a clinic setting.
Ability to communicate treatment plans and progress to medical teams, including orthopedic and hand surgeons.
Willingness to float between nearby sites as needed. (Client requires floating between National City and area locations.)
BS or Master‘s degree in Physical Therapy is listed by the client as required.
Preferred: prior outpatient orthopedic clinic experience and familiarity with common clinic documentation systems.

Assignment Details

Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
Duration: 13 week assignment.
Positions Available: 1 position.
Float Requirement: Must float between nearby facilities, including National City area.

Location Highlights

Chula Vista offers coastal access and easy regional connections.

The city sits near San Diego Bay and is approximately 10 miles south of downtown San Diego, providing waterfront parks like Bayside Park and quick access to the Embarcadero. The area is within a 30–45 minute drive of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and Mission Bay, supporting an active, outdoor lifestyle with hiking, beach access, and water sports. Chula Vista is a suburban community with family-oriented neighborhoods, shopping centers like Otay Ranch Town Center, and public transit connections via trolley lines to central San Diego and the U.S.–Mexico border. The region hosts cultural attractions such as the Living Coast Discovery Center and is about a 20–30 minute drive to major attractions in downtown San Diego, fitting clinicians seeking suburban living with urban and coastal recreation nearby.

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.