Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Eureka, CA, providing home health services to patients recovering from injuries and managing chronic conditions. 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 Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BCLS / BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of recent skilled home health experience. At least 1 year within the last 3 years is required.
• OASIS experience required for clinicians performing start of care visits.
• Experience with HCHB electronic medical record required.
• Comfort with a geriatric caseload.
• Traveler must have reliable personal transportation. Occasional travel radius may extend up to 50+ miles.
• Ability to maintain productivity targets: may visit up to 6 patients per day; 30 productivity points standard.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Home Health.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Patient Ratio/Case Load: Geriatric caseload; may visit up to 6 patients per day.
• Required Systems/Processes: HCHB and OASIS experience required.
• Certifications: BCLS/BLS required.
• License: California PT license required.
• Traveler transportation: Must have own transportation; routes sometimes grouped to minimize drive time.

Location Highlights

Explore coastal and Redwood-region attractions while based in Eureka, CA. Eureka sits on Humboldt Bay with waterfront access and historic Old Town Eureka located within the city. The Redwood National and State Parks are approximately 30–60 miles north, offering old-growth redwood trails and scenic drives. The Samoa Peninsula and nearby beaches provide coastal recreation and tidepool exploration within a short drive. Downtown features Victorian architecture, the Carson Mansion exterior, and local galleries, supporting a quiet coastal lifestyle with access to outdoor adventure and regional transit options along US-101 for commutes and travel.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. Benefit offerings include competitive travel benefits starting your first day and support from a recruiter available by text, phone, or email. Additional offerings may include medical benefits, 401(k) options, and travel and license reimbursement. Specific benefit details will be provided by your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel Physical Therapist and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Assignments offer varied clinical experiences across home health settings and options for direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. A recruiter will provide assignment-specific details and next steps.

EEO Statement

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 are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants.