Travel Physical Therapist Home Health Job
Physical Therapist – Inpatient setting | Arcata, California, United States | Start: 06/22/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Weekly pay: $2,043–$2,171 per week | Guaranteed hours: 40 per week | Shift: 5x8 days (Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) | Travel - Temporary Assignment
This travel PT role focuses on inpatient therapy within a hospital-based setting. The assignment includes guaranteed hours and a structured weekday schedule, with housing resources available to support relocation and housing needs.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,043–$2,171 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Start date: 06/22/2026
- Setting: inpatient hospital-based physical therapy
- Housing resources provided (FurnishedFinder, travelnursehousing, Humboldt Craigslist/Housing/temporary-sublet)
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing physical therapy assessments for inpatients; develop and revise treatment plans
- Implement patient-centered PT interventions such as gait training, therapeutic exercises, balance activities, ROM and strengthening programs
- Monitor and document patient progress; communicate changes in care plans with the multidisciplinary team
- Ensure patient safety during therapy sessions; monitor vitals as indicated and maintain infection control practices
- Collaborate with nursing, physicians, and other therapists to support discharge planning and functional outcomes
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in medical records in compliance with facility policies and regulations
Requirements
- Active California Physical Therapist license
- BLS certification
- Tuberculosis (TB) clearance completed within the previous 12 months
- Availability to work 40 hours per week in Arcata, CA in an inpatient setting
- Travel assignment eligibility and ability to relocate as needed
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week
- 13-week travel assignment with potential extension opportunities
- Housing resources: FurnishedFinder.com, travelnursehousing.com, and Humboldt Craigslist/Housing/temporary-sublet
- Assignment support and credentialing assistance through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
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If this assignment isn’t the right fit, apply to other physical therapy openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC here: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
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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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