Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist assignment in Los Angeles, CA at an outpatient clinic where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing a major metropolitan location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active California Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Minimum: 1+ year of outpatient physical therapy experience preferred; no new graduates accepted per client request.
• Experience evaluating and developing individualized treatment plans, documentation of goals, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in outpatient settings.
• Experience supervising or delegating to therapy assistants, students, or other discipline-specific staff preferred.
• Familiarity with safe patient handling, infection control, and clinic safety protocols.
• Ability to comply with physician orders and payer documentation requirements.
• Maintains professional licensure and completes state-mandated continuing education.
• Preferred: experience with functional outcome measures and outpatient electronic medical record systems.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
• Duration: 13-week assignment.
• Schedule: 40 hours per week, 5x8 format.
• Start: ASAP.
• Positions Available: 1.

Location Highlights

Los Angeles offers urban and coastal lifestyle options with diverse cultural attractions and outdoor recreation. Visit Griffith Park and the Griffith Observatory, about 10–20 minutes from central Los Angeles depending on traffic, and explore trails with views of the Hollywood Sign. Walk or bike along the Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach boardwalk, approximately 20–40 minutes by car from downtown Los Angeles, for beachfront recreation and dining. Explore cultural institutions such as the Getty Center and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), both within a 15–30 minute drive in typical traffic, offering world-class exhibitions. Commute options include Metro rail and bus lines connecting downtown, Hollywood, and major employment centers, with LAX airport reachable in 20–45 minutes depending on location. The region supports an active, fast-paced lifestyle with varied neighborhoods from urban Downtown and Echo Park to coastal Santa Monica and suburban Pasadena.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. A comprehensive benefits package is available starting day one. Details will be provided by your recruiter.

EEO Statement

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.