Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a skilled nursing facility in Sacramento, CA as a traveling Physical Therapist 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 PT license required to start the assignment.
BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
Experience working in skilled nursing facility or post-acute care settings preferred.
Familiarity with Net Health and PCC EMR systems preferred.
Ability to meet productivity expectations (approximately 85% productivity target; exact expectations may vary by experience).
New graduates welcome. Previous experience covering leaves or short-term assignments is preferred.

Assignment Details

Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility (86-bed).
Shift: Days.
In-house therapy team with cohesive interdisciplinary collaboration.
Assignment purpose: coverage for paternity leave; target coverage approximately 12 weeks with ideal start late September or early October.
Candidate may be asked to sub or float among post-acute care locations as needed.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your responsiveness and commitment. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, 401k matching, weekly pay options, travel and license reimbursement, recruiter support, referral bonuses, and paid housing options when available.

Impacting Patient Care

Join a large, growing post-acute organization with opportunities to extend or redeploy to other PAC settings. Provide high-quality care using established EMRs and experienced clinical teams while contributing to patient recovery and staff continuity.

Location Highlights

Sacramento offers convenient access to regional recreation and an affordable urban-suburban lifestyle.

The city is within a 90-minute drive to Lake Tahoe and less than two hours to Napa Valley wine country. Downtown Sacramento features the historic Old Sacramento Waterfront and the California State Capitol Museum, both offering cultural and dining options within a short commute. Outdoor opportunities include the American River Parkway with 32 miles of bike and walking trails and Folsom Lake a 30-minute drive northeast for boating and hiking, supporting an active, suburban-adventurous lifestyle with accessible transit options such as light rail and I-5 and US-50 freeway connections.

EEO Statement

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 appreciate your time and responsiveness.