Travel Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist - $2,140 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in Palm Desert, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Assignment Details

• Monday - Friday 8-5
• Outpatient orthopedic private practice setting
• Average patient volume is 11 patients per day with 40 minutes of paperwork time
• Clinician maintains their own caseload, with coverage for other staff during vacation only
• No aides treating patients
• No double booking
• No PTA oversight required
• Injury versus surgery case mix is about 60/40, including joint replacements
• Main treatment gym, 3 private rooms, and a single patient pool on site

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

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

Palm Desert offers access to desert recreation and regional attractions in the Coachella Valley. The city is about 15 miles from Joshua Tree National Park's south entrance routes and includes shopping and dining at El Paseo, a well-known district with galleries and restaurants. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is located in Palm Desert, and the city sits near hiking areas in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. Palm Desert is also about 14 miles from downtown Palm Springs and offers a suburban setting with golf courses, resort amenities, and access to Interstate 10 for regional travel.

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.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #446690. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.