Travel Acute Care Physical Therapist - $2,189 per week

Preferred Healthcare Staffing; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay package

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Continuing Education reimbursement

Community impact

Job summary

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist (PT) for an acute care assignment in Bakersfield, California. This role offers a 13-week contract with 40 hours per week and 8-hour shifts, focusing on delivering skilled therapy and rehabilitation services to patients in a facility.

You will assess patients, create individualized treatment plans, document progress, and discharge when goals are achieved, while collaborating with the care team to ensure safe, effective recovery.

Qualifications

• Active state license as a physical therapist.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• 6 months of PT experience within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop a plan of care.
• Maintain documentation of patient progress per procedures.
• Discharge patients when goals are met or no longer require intervention.
• Collaborate with supervising and peer team members to enhance productivity.

Skills

Active PT license

BLS/CPR certified

6 months PT experience

Education

DPT / Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapist for a travel job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care

PT Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Physical Therapist with acute care experience to work at an excellent healthcare facility in Bakersfield, California. This is a fantastic opportunity to build upon your physical therapy skills while advancing your PT career. The job will entail providing therapy and rehabilitation services to patients at the facility. You care about patients and are committed to helping them recover from their physical ailments. You will work with new and ongoing patients to create individualized plans of treatment that consist of appropriate exercises, procedures, and techniques to promote effective and safe recovery.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate clinical reasoning while evaluating patients, identifying diagnosis, and developing a comprehensive plan of care.
• Perform age-appropriate competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient’s problems.
• Follow intervention protocols and alter plan of care appropriately.
• Document patient progress according to approved medical and facility documentation procedures.
• Discharge patient when goals have been met or medical necessity no longer warrants intervention.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team.

Job Requirements:

• Active state license as a physical therapist
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• 6 months of PT experience within the last 5 years

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay package
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching
• Retirement planning and savings options
• Continuing Education reimbursement
• Ability to make an impact in the communities we serve

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state, or local law.

Preferred Healthcare Staffing Job ID #1201838. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan