Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist - $2,716 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 05/27/2026
• Duration: 13 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. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from accredited schools approved by the APTA.
• Active California Physical Therapist license is required to start the assignment.
• BLS Certification may be required from AHA or ARC.
• Outpatient physical therapy experience preferred, including evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records required for documentation of evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Experience supervising PT Assistants and Aides preferred.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient.
• Shift Details: Flexible schedule.
• Shift Name: Other (flexible scheduling).
• Float Requirement: May be required to float within the client network as needed.

Location Highlights

Cathedral City, CA offers desert-adjacent lifestyle options and nearby mountain access. Cathedral City is adjacent to Palm Springs and is about a 10- to 20-minute drive to downtown Palm Springs for dining and entertainment. The city sits within short driving distance of Joshua Tree National Park (approximately 45–60 minutes) and Mount San Jacinto State Park via the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (about 25–30 minutes), offering hiking and outdoor recreation. The Coachella Valley provides year-round golf courses and resort amenities, with Palm Desert shopping destinations approximately 15–25 minutes away. Cathedral City supports a suburban desert lifestyle with convenient access to regional transit routes and the Palm Springs International Airport, typically a 10–15 minute drive for regional flights.

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.

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 #443314. 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.

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