Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in Cathedral City, CA where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. 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 Therapist license required to start the assignment.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
Experience in outpatient physical therapy settings preferred.
Experience supervising PT Assistants and Aides preferred.
Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records for evaluations, documentation, and discharge summaries required.
Ability to evaluate and treat patients across the lifespan for mobility, function, and strength.

Assignment Details

Facility Type: Outpatient.
Shift Name: Days.
Shift Details: Flexible schedule, 4x10 format noted by client.
Supervisory duties: May be required to supervise PT Assistants and Aides.

Location Highlights

Cathedral City offers desert resort lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation and cultural sites.

The city is adjacent to Palm Springs and is about a 10–15 minute drive to downtown Palm Springs, known for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and the Palm Springs Art Museum. The Coachella Valley Preserve and Joshua Tree National Park are within a 30–60 minute drive, offering hiking and rock-climbing opportunities. Living here provides a suburban desert atmosphere with close access to resort amenities, golf courses, and annual events such as the nearby Coachella Valley and Stagecoach music festivals. Public transit options include SunLine Transit Agency routes serving Cathedral City and regional connections to Greater Palm Springs. The location fits clinicians seeking a warm, outdoor-oriented assignment with convenient access to urban amenities and desert recreation.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. Benefits start from day one and support travel clinicians during their assignment.

Weekly, on-time pay.
Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
Competitive referral bonuses.
100% paid housing available.
Travel and license reimbursement.

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.