Travel Physical Therapist-Bakersfield, CA

HiredFirst; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Dedicated recruiter support

Option to extend based on assignment

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist in Bakersfield, CA for a 13-week assignment with the option to extend. You will work 10-hour evening shifts in an acute rehab setting, traveling to facilities and delivering patient-centered PT care.

You’ll evaluate patients, develop plans of care, educate families, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve mobility and safety. Weekly pay and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current California Physical Therapist license required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification as required by the assignment.
• Recent physical therapy experience appropriate to the assigned setting.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, documentation, communication, and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work the listed shift and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy evaluations and establish individualized treatment plans and functional goals.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, mobility training, functional activities, and other appropriate interventions.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and modify the plan of care as needed.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding exercises, safety, mobility, and continued care.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

California License

Assessment & Documentation

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Accredited PT program degree

Job description

Travel Physical Therapist-Bakersfield, CA

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Setting: Acute/Rehab

Assignment Length: 13 weeks, with option to extend

Shift: 10-hour shift

Schedule: Evening shift

Travel Pay: $3,140.74 - $3,489.72 weekly

Job Summary

Evaluate and treat patients requiring physical therapy services in a healthcare rehabilitation setting. Develop individualized plans of care, provide therapeutic interventions, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to improve mobility, function, and safety.

Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current California Physical Therapist license required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification as required by the assignment.
• Recent physical therapy experience appropriate to the assigned setting.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, documentation, communication, and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work the listed shift and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy evaluations and establish individualized treatment plans and functional goals.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, mobility training, functional activities, and other appropriate interventions.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and modify the plan of care as needed.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding exercises, safety, mobility, and continued care.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.

Travel Assignment Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit options, where eligible.
• Dedicated recruiter support.
• Option to extend based on assignment needs and performance.