Travel Physical Therapist General Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly pay

13-week contract

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare in Clearlake, CA, seeks a Physical Therapist (DPT) for a 13-week travel assignment at a 25-bed critical access hospital. Start date 11/02/2026; 36 hours/week with day shifts (Mon–Fri, 5x8). Weekly pay between $2,554 and $2,706; mileage reimbursed at government rate.

Required: DPT, state licensure, 2+ years clinical experience, CPR/BLS; knowledge of HCHB, OASIS, EPIC valued. Rural hospital setting experience preferred, no on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016, or foreign equivalant
• Licenses/Certifications: Physical Therapy licensure in all applicable states of practice required. Current CPR/BLS (American Heart Association) certification required
• Experience: At least two years of recent clinical experience in the field. Current BLS certification and a current nursing license per the state of assignment
• Facility/Clinical Skills: Must know HCHB and OASIS; EPIC experience preferred. Must have 1 year of home health experience and be comfortable working in a setting with no on-call duties
• Additional requirements: Must have the ability to work in a rural, hospital-based setting and comply with all applicable vaccination and safety policies

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct treatment segments to restore and improve physical function across designated patient groups
• Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans; apply evidence-based physical therapy techniques
• Provide therapeutic interventions, monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, and establish discharge goals
• Document care thoroughly within established timelines; communicate plans with the interdisciplinary team and family/caregivers as appropriate
• Supervise assigned therapy assistants and support staff; participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care coordination
• Contribute to program quality and safety by adhering to department policies and regulatory requirements

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Tools

HCHB

OASIS

EPIC

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist – General in Clearlake, California. Start date: 11/02/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment at a 25-bed critical access hospital. Weekly pay ranges from $2,554 to $2,706. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Day shift, 5x8 days (no weekends).

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,554–$2,706 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, Monday–Friday, 5×8
• Start date: 11/02/2026
• Setting: Critical access hospital travel assignment
• Mileage reimbursement at government rate

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct treatment segments to restore and improve physical function across designated patient groups
• Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans; apply evidence-based physical therapy techniques
• Provide therapeutic interventions, monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, and establish discharge goals
• Document care thoroughly within established timelines; communicate plans with the interdisciplinary team and family/caregivers as appropriate
• Supervise assigned therapy assistants and support staff; participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care coordination
• Contribute to program quality and safety by adhering to department policies and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016, or foreign equivalant
• Licenses/Certifications: Physical Therapy licensure in all applicable states of practice required. Current CPR/BLS (American Heart Association) certification required …
• Experience: At least two years of recent clinical experience in the field. Current BLS certification and a current nursing license per the state of assignment
• Facility/Clinical Skills: Must know HCHB and OASIS; EPIC experience preferred. Must have 1 year of home health experience and be comfortable working in a setting with no on-call duties
• Additional requirements: Must have the ability to work in a rural, hospital-based setting and comply with all applicable vaccination and safety policies

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Weekly pay: $2,554–$2,706 per week
• Assignment length: 13 weeks
• Travel and mileage: Mileage reimbursed at government rate
• Schedule: Day shift, Monday–Friday; no weekend obligations
• Clinical resources: Knowledge of HCHB, OASIS, and EPIC is valued; support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Assignment support: Ongoing collaboration with the staffing organization throughout the assignment