Travel Physical Therapist General Job

Healthforce; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated recruitment support

Credentialing assistance

Travel onboarding resources

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Physical Therapist (General) for Fort Bragg, California. The assignment runs 13 weeks with a 4x10-hour shift and guaranteed 40 hours per week, starting 08/31/2026. The setting is a Critical Access Hospital with outpatient-focused duties.

Weekly pay ranges from $2,562 to $2,756. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing and delivering evidence-based PT interventions, and coordinating care plans with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• DPT degree required; only if license obtained on or after January 2016, or foreign equivalent.
• Active Physical Therapy license in California.
• CPR/BLS certification required per policy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct segments of treatment programs to restore and improve physical function in line with department goals.
• Perform patient evaluations and establish individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver physical therapy interventions using evidence-based techniques and protocols.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and co-lead groups of patients as appropriate.
• Develop care plans and discharge plans with clear communication to patients and families.
• Complete comprehensive, timely clinical documentation and supervise assigned assistants.

Skills

Outpatient experience

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

California PT license

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist (General) – Fort Bragg, California, United States. Start date: 08/31/2026. Assignment duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,562-$2,756 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week. Shift: 4x10-hour days. Setting: Critical Access Hospital.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay range: $2,562 to $2,756 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 4x10-hour days
• Start date: 08/31/2026
• Setting: Critical Access Hospital (outpatient-focused duties noted in assignment)

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct segments of treatment programs to restore and improve physical function, while aligning with department goals
• Perform patient evaluations and establish individualized treatment plans
• Deliver physical therapy interventions using evidence-based techniques and protocols
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and co‑lead groups of patients as appropriate
• Develop care plans and discharge plans, ensuring clear communication with patients, families, and care teams
• Complete comprehensive, timely clinical documentation and supervise assigned assistants as needed

Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree required; only if license obtained on or after January 2016, or foreign equivalent
• Active Physical Therapy license in the state of practice (California)
• CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per policy required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required per facility policy
• Minimum two years of physical therapy experience required
• Outpatient experience and strong documentation skills; ability to work in a travel assignment within a rural, acute care setting

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated assignment support and 24/7 recruiter assistance
• Credentialing support to help streamline the start of the assignment
• Guidance and resources for travel‑related onboarding and compliance
• Ongoing support throughout the assignment period

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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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