Travel Physical Therapist - $2,593 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners, LLC; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly, On-Time Pay

Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching

24/7 Recruiter

Competitive Referral Bonuses

100% Paid Housing Available

Travel & License Reimbursement

Job summary

Jackson Therapy Partners seeks a travel Physical Therapist for an inpatient orthopedic assignment in Bakersfield, CA. The 13-week role requires 40 hours per week with an 8-hour shift, starting 10/02/2026, and offers travel benefits.

Candidates must hold a PT degree from an accredited program and an active state license. BLS may be required, with inpatient orthopedic experience and program coverage essential.

Qualifications

• PT degree (Bachelor/Master/Doctoral) from an APTA-approved program.
• Active state license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification may be required.
• Inpatient PT experience required.
• Experience covering an orthopedic program required.

Skills

Inpatient PT experience

Orthopedic program experience

Education

Bachelor's / Master's / Doctoral in Physical Therapy

Job description

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a traveling Physical Therapist where you’ll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from accredited schools approved by the APTA
• Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment
• BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARC
• Inpatient physical therapy experience required
• Experience covering an orthopedic program required

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm
• Setting focus: inpatient orthopedic program

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel PT and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

Location Highlights

Bakersfield offers access to both outdoor recreation and city amenities in California's southern Central Valley. The Kern River Parkway Trail runs through the city for more than 30 miles, and Lake Ming provides boating and fishing within a short drive of central Bakersfield. Sequoia National Forest is within reach for day trips, and Wind Wolves Preserve offers hiking and wildlife viewing in one of the largest nonprofit nature preserves on the West Coast. Downtown Bakersfield includes the Fox Theater and the Kern County Museum, giving traveling clinicians options for live entertainment and regional history close to residential neighborhoods.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #450391. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies.