Travel Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist - $2,140 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in Palm Desert, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join our travel Physical Therapist team in Palm Desert, CA, working in an outpatient orthopedic private practice. You will treat patients recovering from injuries and joint replacements, manage caseloads independently, and work in a clinic with a main treatment gym, private rooms, and a single-patient pool. Three seasonal PT openings are available for clinicians who can integrate into a team of six therapists, including year-round and owner-clinicians.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral) from an accredited program.
• Active California PT license required prior to the start of the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in outpatient orthopedic or private practice settings preferred.
• Experience treating post-operative joint replacement patients and non-operative orthopedic injuries preferred.
• Ability to manage an independent caseload without aides or PTA oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in clinics with treatment gyms, private treatment rooms, and aquatic therapy preferred.
• Comfort with a mixed surgical and non-surgical caseload (approximate 60/40 split).
• Experience maintaining productivity expectations (approximately 11 patients per day) and completing documentation within allotted time.

Assignment Details

• M-F schedule.
• Clinic hours approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Clinicians maintain their own caseloads; coverage for vacation is the only expected patient reassignment.
• No aides treating patients and no double booking.
• Three seasonal PT positions available; clinicians will join a site staffed by six PTs during peak season.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. Benefit offerings include medical coverage options, 401(k) matching, paid housing availability, travel and license reimbursement, weekly pay, recruiter support, and referral opportunities.

Impacting Patient Care

You will deliver orthopedic and post-operative rehabilitation services that support patient mobility and recovery. The role supports continuity of care with independent caseload management and access to clinic resources including a gym, private treatment rooms, and a therapy pool. Your work will contribute to improving functional outcomes for patients following joint replacement and other musculoskeletal conditions.

Location Highlights

Palm Desert sits near Joshua Tree National Park and within driving distance to Palm Springs. The area offers access to the Coachella Valley, nearby hiking at Indian Canyons within 20 minutes, and seasonal events such as the Palm Springs International Film Festival within a short drive. Residents can access golf resorts, biking and walking trails, and desert recreation within a 30 to 60 minute commute to regional attractions.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #446690. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.