Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join our team as a traveling Physical Therapist in Stockton, CA, working in an outpatient clinic to treat orthopedic injuries and support patient recovery. You will evaluate and treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions, communicate treatment plans to medical teams, and report progress to in-house and specialty physicians while collaborating with clinic colleagues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Current, active California Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Outpatient orthopedic experience required. Experience evaluating and treating musculoskeletal injuries and communicating with orthopedic and hand surgeons preferred.
• Experience working in a clinic setting and coordinating care with medical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel or contract physical therapy experience preferred.
• Experience reporting patient progress to in-house doctors and specialty physicians preferred.

Assignment Details

• Duration: 13 week assignment.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM as the typical clinic expectation.
• Setting: Outpatient orthopedic clinic.

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

Benefits

We provide a benefits package designed for traveling clinicians. Benefits may include medical coverage options, 401(k) matching, travel and license reimbursement, recruiter support, paid housing options, and referral opportunities. Specific benefit eligibility and enrollment details will be provided by the recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care

Contract physical therapists will treat outpatient orthopedic injuries in a clinic setting while working in conjunction with a team of therapists. You will evaluate and treat patients with various musculoskeletal injuries, communicate treatment plans and evaluations effectively to medical teams, and report patient progress to in-house and specialty doctors. Your role supports clinic quality and patient outcomes.

Location Highlights

Stockton sits inland on the California Delta and offers access to waterways and regional parks. The Port of Stockton provides waterfront views and maritime activity, and nearby Empire Mine State Historic Park and Yosemite National Park are within a few hours‘ drive for outdoor recreation. Downtown Stockton features the Bob Hope Theatre and cultural venues within a short commute of area clinics, providing dining and entertainment options. The region offers a suburban lifestyle with convenient drive times to Sacramento (about 45 minutes) and the Bay Area (approximately 1.5 hours), supporting both local leisure and weekend travel.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity 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 associates.