Overview
Physical Therapist (General) | Lodi, California | Travel - Temporary Assignment
This travel PT role begins 09/21/2026 for 13 weeks in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,624 to $2,661 per week with guaranteed hours of 36. Shift is 5x8 days. The position supports inpatient and acute inpatient rehabilitation (no outpatient) with an interdisciplinary team approach.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,624-$2,661 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days
- Start date: 09/21/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital

Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to establish individualized treatment plans.
- Deliver therapy interventions in inpatient and acute inpatient rehabilitation settings, including orthopedic, neurological, ICU, and other acute rehab disciplines.
- Implement established treatment protocols and adapt modalities to patient needs; monitor progress toward goals.
- Prepare and communicate discharge plans; coordinate with the interdisciplinary care team and family as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines, using the EPIC EMR.
- Supervise assigned assistants and ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards.

Requirements
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree; required. Note: applicable if license was obtained on or after January 2016 or if a foreign equivalent is held.
- Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice (California) or equivalent allowed for the state of assignment; required.
- CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; required.
- Minimum two years of recent Physical Therapy experience; preferred but reflected as a requirement in the notes.
- EPIC EMR experience is required.
- Eligibility to work in the listed setting (inpatient and acute inpatient rehabilitation; no outpatient); experience in orthopedic, neuro, ICU, or acute rehab settings is desirable.
- Weekend coverage may be required and schedules can include weekends with a rotation or comp day.

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support
- Fast credentialing assistance
- Nationwide assignments
- Extension opportunities
- Housing assistance available (subject to eligibility)

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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