Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Alturas, CA

Physical Therapist
Location: Alturas, CA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 9 hours
Contract Duration: 9 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Alturas, CA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate physical therapy services, including supervising department operations and ensuring compliance with all applicable state, federal, and local regulatory standards
• Administer physical therapy modalities and agents as prescribed by referring physicians; evaluate and reassess patients across all age groups including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric populations
• Formulate individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Monitor and document patient progress accurately and in accordance with current standards and policies; ensure timely and accurate entry of patient charges
• Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities and assist in maintaining departmental performance improvement initiatives
• Train nursing and other hospital staff on relevant physical therapy practices and maintain safe operation and maintenance of department equipment

Required Qualifications

• Current California Physical Therapist license or certification required
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
• Knowledge of physical therapy modalities, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes
• Knowledge of infection control practices and their impact on rehabilitative medicine
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Three (3) or more years of previous physical therapy experience preferred
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English is a plus
• Experience with departmental budgeting, charge review processes, and performance monitoring
• Familiarity with physical therapy equipment operation, maintenance, and repair

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to take on a meaningful leadership role within a physical therapy department serving a diverse patient population in a community care setting
• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that values professional growth, ethical practice, and patient-centered care