Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Traveling Physical Therapist Opportunity

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join as a traveling Physical Therapist where you'll 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

• Doctoral, Master's, or Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active California Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred. Candidate should have 6 months to 1 year of outpatient orthopedic experience preferred.
• Experience documenting in Raintree EMR preferred.
• Ability to manage productivity expectations of approximately 2.5 patients per hour and work with PT aides and PTAs present in the clinic.
• Comfort delivering care in an outpatient clinic setting with typical caseloads and scheduling practices (G-code familiarity preferred).

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Outpatient clinic.
• Shift name: Days.
• Typical shift schedule: 4x10s.
• Shift hours: 7:00 AM–6:00 PM with a lunch hour 12:00 PM–1:00 PM.
• Casuistic focus: Outpatient orthopedics (OP Ortho).
• Clinic support: PT aides and PTAs available on site.
• EMR: Raintree.

Location Highlights

Experience Lancaster, CA with access to outdoor recreation and desert landscapes. The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve is approximately 20–30 minutes away and offers seasonal wildflower viewing and short hiking trails. Lancaster is within a one- to two-hour drive of Angeles National Forest and Mount Baldy for mountain hiking and winter activities. Local attractions include the Lancaster Performing Arts Center and the Blackstone Market District, both within the city and reachable by a short drive. The area suits a suburban to semi-rural lifestyle with desert scenery, easy access to open spaces, and commuting options via State Route 14 to Los Angeles for occasional urban visits.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. A comprehensive benefits package is available starting on day one.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• Housing options available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Travel contracts support full-time assignments while enabling exploration of new locations. Options include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel opportunities using career tools designed for therapy professionals.

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 celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.