Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Join a Los Angeles, CA outpatient clinic as a traveling Physical Therapist. Provide comprehensive evaluations, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and guide patients toward functional return to community activities. Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients. Serve as an educator to patients, families, students, and coworkers. Complete documentation, charge entry, and letters of medical necessity in compliance with applicable regulations and clinic policy. Participate in performance improvement initiatives and maintain professional licensure and ethical standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active California PT license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in outpatient physical therapy settings preferred.
• Proven ability to complete comprehensive evaluations and develop measurable treatment goals.
• Competency in clinical documentation, charge entry, and letters of medical necessity in accordance with payer and regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication and teaching skills for working with patients, families, students, and interdisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel PT experience preferred.
• Experience supervising or mentoring students preferred.
• Comfort with performance improvement activities and quality initiatives preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift Pattern: 5x8

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting the first day.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Deliver safe, high-quality care aligned with organizational values. Follow safe patient handling and infection control practices. Participate in student education and professional development. Use clinical reasoning to progress patients toward timely discharge and optimal functional outcomes.

Location Highlights

Los Angeles offers diverse recreation and cultural attractions within short travel times and varied lifestyles. Visit Griffith Park and the Griffith Observatory, located approximately 8 miles from downtown Los Angeles, and enjoy hiking trails and city skyline views. Explore the Getty Center and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) within a 15–25 minute drive from many central neighborhoods. Experience coastal recreation at Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach, typically a 20–40 minute drive depending on traffic, or access the Angeles National Forest for mountain hiking and outdoor activities within 30–60 minutes. Public transit options include Metro Rail and extensive bus routes that connect major employment and entertainment districts.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.