PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) – INPATIENT / ACUTE CARE – BAKERSFIELD, CA – URGENT

Talented Medicals Solution; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrio Physical Therapy & Fitness – Bakersfield Memorial Campus is seeking two Physical Therapists for urgent inpatient assignments at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. The inpatient therapy team provides rehabilitation to hospitalized patients with various medical and surgical conditions.

Therapists evaluate patients, develop individualized plans, support safe mobility and discharge readiness. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, improving mobility, documenting

Qualifications

• California PT license active.
• Experience inpatient or acute-care PT.
• Ability to work daytime 8-hour shifts.
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans.
• Provide inpatient rehabilitation for medical, neurological, and orthopedic conditions.
• Improve mobility, strength, balance, transfers, and functional independence.
• Assist with ambulation and appropriate use of walkers, crutches, and other mobility equipment.
• Monitor patient tolerance and progress during therapy.
• Document evaluations, interventions, and progress toward goals.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Support safe discharge planning and continuity of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Communication skills

Mobility training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) – INPATIENT / ACUTE CARE – DAYS – BAKERSFIELD, CA – URGENT

Facility: Terrio Physical Therapy & Fitness – Bakersfield Memorial Campus
Hospital: Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Facility Address: 420 34th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Location: Bakersfield, California
Category: Allied Healthcare – Physical Therapy
Facility Setting: Acute Care / Inpatient Hospital
Assignment Type: Travel Contract
Open Positions: 2 — Urgent
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Pay & Schedule

Hourly Pay: $58–$60/hour

Shift: Days

Shift Length: 8-hour shifts

Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,320–$2,400, assuming 40 hours per week

Schedule: Exact hours and guaranteed weekly hours to be confirmed

Position Overview

Terrio Physical Therapy & Fitness is seeking two Physical Therapists for urgent inpatient assignments at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.

The inpatient therapy team provides rehabilitation services to hospitalized patients with a range of medical and surgical conditions. Therapists evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, support safe mobility, and help patients progress toward functional goals and discharge readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans.

Provide inpatient rehabilitation for patients with medical, neurological, and orthopedic conditions.

Improve mobility, strength, balance, transfers, and functional independence.

Assist with ambulation and appropriate use of walkers, crutches, and other mobility equipment.

Monitor patient tolerance and progress during therapy.

Document evaluations, interventions, and progress toward goals.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team.

Support safe discharge planning and continuity of care.

Requirements

Physical Therapist qualification and active California PT license.

Experience providing inpatient or acute-care physical therapy.

Ability to assess and treat hospitalized patients with varying medical needs.

Strong clinical judgment, documentation, and communication skills.

Ability to work daytime 8-hour shifts for the contract duration.