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Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Jackson Therapy

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a traveling Physical Therapist where you'll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location.

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from accredited schools approved by the APTA
  • Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment
  • BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARC
  • Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per policy: Required
  • EPIC experience within the last 12 months: Required
  • Cerner experience within the last 5 years: Required
  • Each work history entry must list the charting system used
  • If multiple EMR systems are listed on one job, dates must be provided to clarify when each system was used
  • No RTO is allowed
Assignment Details
  • 40 hours per week
  • 4x10 schedule
  • Floating to other sites as needed depending on staffing and census

Apply now and we'll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.
  • Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
  • Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
  • 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
  • Competitive Referral Bonuses
  • 100% Paid Housing Available
  • Travel & License Reimbursement
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel PT and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

Location Highlights

Bakersfield offers access to Central California landmarks and a practical home base for travel clinicians. The city is about 2 hours from Sequoia National Forest and roughly 1.5 to 2 hours from Los Angeles, giving access to mountain recreation and major metro amenities. The Kern River Parkway Trail runs through Bakersfield and the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History sits downtown, offering outdoor space and local cultural attractions. For day trips, Wind Wolves Preserve lies about 30 minutes south and the Tehachapi Mountains are within about an hour, which suits travelers looking for hiking and open landscapes.

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.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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