Travel Physical Therapist - $2,418 per week

Thrive Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel assignment in Northridge, California. The role involves providing therapy across outpatient and inpatient settings, generating individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary rehab team to optimize patient outcomes.

The position requires a PT degree, active licensure in California, and at least two years of clinical experience, with travel and trauma experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical setting; travel and trauma experience preferred.
• BLS Certification required.
• Experience with bedside swallow studies and video swallowing studies is preferred for those treating speech patients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with a variety of diagnoses, including orthopedic, post-surgical, neurological, and cardiac conditions.
• Administer therapeutic interventions and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including OT and SLP, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Provide patient education regarding therapeutic exercises and health maintenance.
• Document patient progress using EMR in Cerner Powerchart.
• Assist in training and supervision of rehabilitation aides and therapy assistants.
• Participate in departmental meetings and continuous professional development initiatives.

Skills

Clinical therapy

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

PT degree (DPT/MPT/BPT)

Tools

Cerner Powerchart

Job description

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Northridge, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Physical Therapist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. This position involves working in various environments, including outpatient and inpatient settings, to provide high-quality therapeutic care to our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with a variety of diagnoses, including orthopedic, post-surgical, neurological, and cardiac conditions.
• Administer therapeutic interventions and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech Therapy (SLP), to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Provide patient education regarding therapeutic exercises and health maintenance.
• Document patient progress using electronic medical records (EMR) in Cerner Powerchart.
• Assist in training and supervision of rehabilitation aides and therapy assistants.
• Participate in departmental meetings and continuous professional development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical setting; travel and trauma experience preferred.
• BLS Certification required.
• Experience with bedside swallow studies and video swallowing studies is preferred for those treating speech patients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.

Work Schedule

This position requires flexibility in scheduling, with shifts typically spanning 8 hours, within a Sun-Thurs schedule. Weekend requirements may vary, and specific shifts will be outlined at the time of requisition.

Additional Information

• Common patient diagnoses include orthopedic, neuro, trauma, and rehab cases.
• Facility may require coverage across various patient care areas.
• Orientation consists of 1.5 days specific to the position and unit, including Cerner training as necessary.
• Uniform includes a maroon polo shirt, dark-colored pants, and optional lab coat.
• Holiday shifts are not typically required.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19394739. 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:PT,08:00:00-16:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.