Travel Physical Therapist - $1,938 per week

Medical Talent; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Medical benefits

Guaranteed Hours

Mileage reimbursement

Discount program

Vision benefits

Job summary

Medical Talent seeks a travel Physical Therapist to join our Merced, CA assignments. Start ASAP for a 13-week engagement, delivering 40 hours per week of day-shift therapy in diverse facilities.

This travel role includes relocation support and competitive pay packages. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, document progress, and supervise PTAs and Rehab Techs while ensuring compliance with state regulations and facility guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT/MSPT/BSPT).
• Active state PT license (or ability to obtain).
• Strong communication, documentation, and clinical skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying facilities, schedules, and patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat patients as appropriate.
• Develop and update treatment/discharge plans of care.
• Document services accurately and timely.
• Supervise PTAs and Rehab Techs per practice acts.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and families.
• Maintain compliance with safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation

Clinical skills

Flexibility

Education

APTA-accredited PT program (DPT/MSPT/BSPT)

Job description

Medical Talent is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Merced, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Physical Therapist

Discipline: Therapy

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 13 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours, days

Employment Type: Travel

Provide skilled physical therapy services in accordance with state/federal regulations and facility guidelines. Responsible for patient evaluation, development of individualized treatment plans, and delivery of direct therapy to restore function and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat patients as appropriate
• Develop and update treatment/discharge plans of care
• Document services accurately and timely
• Supervise PTAs and Rehab Techs per practice acts
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and families
• Maintain compliance with safety, infection control, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT/MSPT/BSPT)
• Active state PT license (or ability to obtain)
• Strong communication, documentation, and clinical skills
• Flexibility to adapt to varying facilities, schedules, and patient needs

Medical Talent Job ID #38169876.

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: Rehab:Physical Therapist,06:00:00-14:00:00

About Medical Talent — Your Partner in Travel Healthcare

Medical Talent LLC, we're not just another travel healthcare agency - we're your career partner, your support system, and your biggest cheerleader on the road. As a woman-owned, veteran-operated, and Joint Commission-certified agency, we combine heart with professionalism to help travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals thrive in their careers while exploring the country.

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Whether you're taking your first travel assignment or you're a seasoned pro, Medical Talent brings you more than a job - we bring you opportunity, purpose, and adventure. With positions available across all 50 states and specialties ranging from ICU to Radiology, we match you with assignments that fit your skills, goals, and lifestyle.

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What Sets Us Apart

Personalized career guidance that meets you where you are - professionally and personally.

Nationwide opportunities so you can explore new cities, cultures, and experiences.

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Traveling the country as a healthcare professional should be exhilarating - not overwhelming. At Medical Talent, we handle the logistics so you can focus on what matters most: caring for patients, growing your career, and living your best life on assignment.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Medical benefits
• Guaranteed Hours
• Mileage reimbursement
• Discount program
• Vision benefits