Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in Los Angeles, CA at an outpatient facility where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we will connect you with a recruiter who 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 treating primarily orthopedic caseloads preferred.
Comfort providing 1:1 patient care and managing follow-ups and progress reports as directed.
Ability to treat a patient population ranging from teens to geriatrics.
Hands-on therapy skills required; open to all candidates who provide direct patient care.
Resume required for submission.
Note: No pelvic rehab and no wheelchair-bound patient caseload expected.
Preferred: Prior outpatient experience and ability to manage a caseload of approximately 16–18 patients per day (about 2 patients per hour).

Assignment Details

Facility type: Outpatient.
Shift: Days.
Caseload: Approximately 16–18 patients per day, typical cadence ~2 patients per hour.
Patient care model: 1:1 direct care; a designated PT handles initial evaluations.

Location Highlights

Los Angeles offers diverse recreation and cultural options within short drives or transit rides.

Griffith Park and the Griffith Observatory are about 10–20 minutes from many central neighborhoods and provide hiking trails and city skyline views. The Getty Center and Getty Villa are cultural landmarks located roughly 20–30 minutes apart by car, offering museum exhibitions and gardens. Coastal attractions such as Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach are typically a 20–40 minute drive from central LA and provide waterfront recreation, bike paths, and boardwalk activities. For outdoor day trips, Angeles National Forest and Topanga State Park are within 30–60 minutes and provide hiking, mountain biking, and canyon scenery. Downtown Los Angeles features the Arts District, the Broad Museum, and a network of Metro lines for transit access and an urban lifestyle. Los Angeles suits clinicians seeking an active, urban lifestyle with coastal and mountain access within reasonable commutes.

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.