Travel Physical Therapist General Job

Healthforce; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel pay

Mileage reimbursement

Weekday schedule

13-week assignment

Support from Healthforce

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a General Physical Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in Clearlake, California. The role runs 36 hours per week, day shift, Mon–Fri, with a start date of 10/12/2026.

You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Must hold a DPT and California license or eligibility, CPR/BLS, and have home health experience.

Qualifications

• DPT degree required; CA licensure or eligibility.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of home health experience.
• Valid driver's license and at least 21 years old.
• Knowledge of HCHB and OASIS; EPIC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to restore and optimize physical function.
• Provide physical therapy interventions using appropriate techniques and protocols; adjust plans based on progress.
• Document assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge plans within established deadlines.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and participate in group or patient education sessions as needed.
• Supervise assigned assistants and coordinate care delivery within the patient’s care plan.
• Support discharge planning and communicate plans to the patient and care team.

Skills

Home health experience

CPR/BLS

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

CA licensure or eligibility

Tools

HCHB

OASIS

EPIC

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist, General — Clearlake, California, United States. This travel assignment starts 10/12/2026 and runs for 13 weeks in a critical access hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,620 to $2,705, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift is day hours, 5x8 schedule, typically 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (no weekends).

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay range: $2,620–$2,705 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Assignment duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 5x8s, Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Start date: 10/12/2026
• Setting: Critical Access Hospital

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to restore and optimize physical function
• Provide physical therapy interventions using appropriate techniques and protocols; adjust plans based on progress
• Document assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge plans within established deadlines
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and participate in group or patient education sessions as needed
• Supervise assigned assistants and coordinate care delivery within the patient’s care plan
• Support discharge planning and communicate plans to the patient and care team

Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree; required; applicable when licensure was obtained on or after January 2016 or foreign equivalent
• Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice (California) or eligibility to practice
• CPR certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) from an approved vendor
• Valid driver’s license and at least 21 years of age
• Minimum 1 year of home health experience
• Knowledge of HCHB and OASIS; EPIC experience preferred

Benefits and Support

• Travel pay: $2,620–$2,705 per week with 36 guaranteed hours
• Mileage reimbursement paid at government rate
• Weekday schedule with no weekend shifts
• Assignment length of 13 weeks
• Support throughout the assignment from Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Pay disclaimer

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.