Travel Physical Therapist — Inpatient Acute Care (Days)

Talented Medical Solutions; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrio Physical Therapy & Fitness – Bakersfield Memorial Campus seeks two Physical Therapists for urgent inpatient assignments at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. The role focuses on evaluating hospitalized patients, creating individualized treatment plans, and promoting safe mobility to achieve discharge readiness.

The position requires an active California PT license and inpatient/acute-care experience. Day shifts are available for a 13-week travel contract with guaranteed hours.

Qualifications

• Active California Physical Therapist license.
• Experience in inpatient or acute-care settings.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized PT treatment plans.
• Provide inpatient rehabilitation for medical, neurological, and orthopedic conditions.
• Improve mobility, strength, balance, transfers and functional independence.
• Assist with ambulation and use of walkers/crutches and other mobility equipment.
• Monitor patient tolerance and progress during therapy.
• Document evaluations, interventions, and progress toward goals.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Support safe discharge planning and continuity of care.

Skills

Inpatient PT

Acute care

Patient evaluation

Documentation

Team collaboration

Mobility training

Education

California PT license

Job description

Terrio Physical Therapy & Fitness – Bakersfield Memorial Campus seeks two Physical Therapists for urgent inpatient assignments at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. The role focuses on evaluating hospitalized patients, creating individualized treatment plans, and promoting safe mobility to achieve discharge readiness.

The position requires an active California PT license and inpatient/acute-care experience. Day shifts are available for a 13-week travel contract with guaranteed hours.