Travel Physical Therapist - $2,540 per week

Slate Healthcare; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Physical Therapist in Bakersfield, California for a travel assignment. The role involves evaluating and treating patients in an acute care hospital, focusing on post-surgical rehabilitation. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–6:30 PM, with one weekend per month.

The contract runs for 18 weeks with guaranteed hours and 40 hours per week, based on 10-hour shifts. Start date is ASAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience requirements not specified in posting.
• Experience with EMR systems required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with various diagnoses in an acute care setting.
• Focus on post-surgical rehabilitation and timely treatment for patients.
• Coordinate care with the treatment team to ensure continuity of care.

Tools

EMR System

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 18 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Description

Join a dynamic team as a Physical Therapist in a designated acute care hospital specializing in total joint surgeries. This role involves evaluating and treating various diagnoses, with a focus on providing exceptional care. You'll work Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM, ensuring patients receive timely treatment after same-day surgeries. One weekend per month is required, making this position ideal for flexibility.

Highlights

• Focus on post-surgical rehabilitation in an acute care setting.
• Guaranteed hours with a supportive team environment.
• Monday to Friday schedule, with one weekend per month.

Requirements

• MinExperienceRequired
• EMR System

Slate Healthcare Job ID #db30bac5-6c3a-48c9-a7af-f34ea56346d1. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

About Slate Healthcare

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top‑tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.