Travel Inpatient Physical Therapist - $2,490 per week

Cross Country Allied; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

401(k)

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for an inpatient role in Petaluma, California. The position involves providing rehabilitative services to adult and geriatric patients in an acute care setting, with a focus on independent caseload management during 8-hour day shifts.

Requirements include two years of PT experience, a valid CA license (compact license preferred), and BLS certification. Prior inpatient/outpatient settings and Epic familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Two years of PT experience required.
• Valid state license (CA) or compact license preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative services to adult and geriatric inpatients in an acute care setting.
• Manage a caseload independently during scheduled shifts.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to coordinate care.

Skills

Inpatient PT

Caseload management

BLS certification

CA state license

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Petaluma, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Physical Therapist (PT) Inpatient position available in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing rehabilitative services to adult and geriatric patients in an acute care setting. The position requires the ability to work independently and manage a caseload efficiently during scheduled shifts.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Two years of experience as a Physical Therapist, valid state license (compact license preferred), and certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in inpatient and outpatient settings for adult population, familiarity with Epic electronic charting system, and community hospital experience
• Certifications: BLS, CA state license
• Skills: Acute Care, Adaptive Devices, Arousal and Attention, Assessment, Assistive Devices, Body Mechanics, Breathing Techniques, Call lights, Cardiopulmonary, Cervical Traction, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cognitive disorders, Concussion, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Crutches, Cryotherapy, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), Discharge planning, Evaluation, Extremity Mobilization, Gait training, Geriatrics, Hip fractures/injuries, Home Exercise Program, Hospital beds/Specialty Beds, Hoyer lift, Identifying Environmental Barriers, Knee injuries/tendinopathy, LE Amputations, Long Term Goals, Low back pain, Lower extremity prosthetics, Lumbar Traction, Medicaid, Medicare A, Medicare B, Medications, Moist Heat, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular dystrophy, Myofascial Release, Nerve Palsy, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Osteoarthritis, Outpatient Clinic, Pain assessment, Parkinsons disease, Patient family education, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Plan of Care, Post op cervical surgery, Post op shoulder repair, Post op spinal surgery, Post Stroke Rehabilitation, Private Pay, Reassessments, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rolling Walker, Sciatica, Sensory response, Short Term Goals, Shoulder slings, Signs & Symptoms physical, sexual, psychological abuse, Sit to stand lift, Skin integrity, Sliding boards, Soft/Hard collars, Specialty beds (air mattresses), Spinal Conditions, Spinal mobilization, Standard Walker, Strength testing, Supplemental oxygen delivery, Taping, Time Management, Total hip replacement, Total knee replacement, Traumatic Brain injury, Ultrasound, Upper extremity prosthetics, Vital Sign monitoring, Wheelchair Assessment, Workers Compensation.
• Additional Information: The role focuses on managing inpatient physical therapy cases, with a requirement for good time management skills and the ability to work independently, especially during weekend shifts. No wound care is required. A minimum of one year of experience is required. Candidates may be expected to float between nearby facilities. Proper documentation and compliance are essential for onboarding.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1319083. 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. Posted job title: PT - PT IP Physical Therapist Inpatient.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands‑on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus