Travel Physical Therapist - $2,533 per week

Preferred Healthcare Staffing; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay package

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401

CE reimbursement

Impact in communities served

Job summary

Preferred Healthcare Staffing seeks a Physical Therapist (PT) for a travel assignment in Bakersfield, California. The incumbent will deliver acute care therapy and rehabilitation services, creating individualized treatment plans and addressing patient goals.

This role emphasizes high-quality care and patient safety within a busy clinical setting. The position requires an active PT license in the state, current BLS/CPR, and at least six months of recent PT experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop a plan of care.
• Provide age-appropriate PT interventions.
• Follow treatment protocols and document progress.
• Discharge patients when goals are met.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure quality care.
• Support facility productivity and patient outcomes.

Skills

PT license

BLS/CPR certified

PT experience

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Bakersfield, California.

• 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

#featured opportunity

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is a well-established and highly reputable staffing agency that specializes in placing therapy and allied health professionals in positions carefully aligned with their skills and career goals. We pride ourselves on honesty, building lasting relationships, and genuinely taking care of our HCPs. We believe this helps to achieve our mutual goal: better patient care. Awarded Best of Staffing (6 years straight!) and Certified by The Joint Commission.

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 #1240025. 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.

About Preferred Healthcare Staffing

\"We care for you, so you can care for others\"

When you decide to join Preferred, you get a partner working tirelessly by your side to ensure all your needs are met. From the outset and throughout your tenure with us, you will receive personalized service and be treated with kindness and respect. This exclusive treatment is what distinguishes us from the rest. Don't just take our word for it, Preferred has won ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in both Client and Talent Satisfaction for eight straight years, earning us the coveted diamond award in each category. Experience the Preferred touch today!

Benefits

• Medical benefits


• Dental benefits


• Vision benefits


• 401k retirement plan