Travel Physical Therapist General Job

Overview

Physical Therapist – General in Clearlake, California. Start date: 11/02/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment at a 25-bed critical access hospital. Weekly pay ranges from $2,554 to $2,706. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Day shift, 5x8 days (no weekends).

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,554–$2,706 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, Monday–Friday, 5×8
• Start date: 11/02/2026
• Setting: Critical access hospital travel assignment
• Mileage reimbursement at government rate

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct treatment segments to restore and improve physical function across designated patient groups.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans; apply evidence-based physical therapy techniques.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, and establish discharge goals.
• Document care thoroughly within established timelines; communicate plans with the interdisciplinary team and family/caregivers as appropriate.
• Supervise assigned therapy assistants and support staff; participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care coordination.
• Contribute to program quality and safety by adhering to department policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016, or foreign equivalent.
• Licenses/Certifications: Physical Therapy licensure in all applicable states of practice required. Current CPR/BLS (American Heart Association) certification required; AHA-BLS or AHA-CPR certification required. Valid Driver’s License and must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience: At least two years of recent clinical experience in the field. Current BLS certification and a current nursing license per the state of assignment.
• Facility/Clinical Skills: Must know HCHB and OASIS; EPIC experience preferred. Must have 1 year of home health experience and be comfortable working in a setting with no on-call duties.
• Additional requirements: Must have the ability to work in a rural, hospital-based setting and comply with all applicable vaccination and safety policies.

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Weekly pay: $2,554–$2,706 per week
• Assignment length: 13 weeks
• Travel and mileage: Mileage reimbursed at government rate
• Schedule: Day shift, Monday–Friday; no weekend obligations
• Clinical resources: Knowledge of HCHB, OASIS, and EPIC is valued; support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Assignment support: Ongoing collaboration with the staffing organization throughout the assignment

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.