Travel Physical Therapist Outpatient Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruiter support

Licensure assistance

Housing stipends

Extension opportunities

Travel assignments

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC seeks a Physical Therapist for an outpatient travel assignment in a hospital setting in Ukiah, California. Start date 11/02/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,758 to $2,846, with 5x8 shift and days.

Requirements include a DPT, CA license or eligibility, and outpatient experience preferred. Responsibilities include evaluations, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Doctoral-level degree in Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
• Active PT license or eligibility to practice in California.
• Outpatient PT experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial evaluations and ongoing assessments in an outpatient hospital setting.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans to restore function.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions (exercises, gait training, mobility, balance) to support recovery.
• Monitor progress, document outcomes, and communicate changes with the care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Education

DPT from accredited program

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist — Outpatient travel assignment in a hospital setting in Ukiah, California, United States. Start date: 11/02/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,758–$2,846 per week. Shift: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (days). This is a travel - temporary assignment managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,758–$2,846 per week
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days, 8 hours per day (5x8)
• Location: Outpatient Physical Therapy in a hospital setting
• Start date: 11/02/2026
• Practice setting: Hospital-based outpatient PT

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial evaluations and ongoing assessments of patients in an outpatient setting to determine impairments, functional limitations, and goals
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans aimed at restoring and improving physical, social, and mental function
• Deliver evidence-based interventions (e.g., therapeutic exercises, gait training, functional mobility, balance and coordination activities) to support patient recovery
• Monitor patient progress, document outcomes, and communicate changes with the interdisciplinary care team
• Educate patients and families on home programs, safety, and strategies to maintain gains; participate in discharge planning and referrals when appropriate
• Collaborate with other clinicians and staff to coordinate care and support department objectives

Requirements

• Doctoral-level education in Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program
• Active PT license or eligibility to practice physical therapy in the United States, with ability to practice in California
• Experience in outpatient physical therapy is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to perform essential evaluation and treatment activities in a hospital outpatient setting
• Basic documentation and computer skills necessary for patient records and care planning

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Credentialing and licensure assistance as needed
• Housing assistance or stipends available for eligible assignments
• Extension opportunities based on performance and department needs
• Nationwide travel assignments through the recruiter network