Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in Bakersfield, CA at an acute care hospital where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.
Minimum Requirements
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree required if license issued on or after January 2016; foreign equivalent accepted when applicable.
- Active Physical Therapy license in California required to start the assignment.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor required. AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS accepted and required by facility policy.
- Acute care inpatient hospital experience required. Experience providing video swallow studies and working with equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, and canes preferred.
- Two years’ physical therapy experience preferred.
- Ability to work Monday through Friday schedule and participate in a rotation that includes at least one weekend shift per month as required by the department.
- Call requirement for notification to rehabilitation office when unable to work as needed.
- Floating to other hospital sites is required when needed. Floating is optional but encouraged when covering additional sites.
- Documentation experience with Cerner preferred.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Hospital (acute care inpatient).
- Shift Name: Days.
- Schedule Requirements: Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8x5 schedule. Each staff required to work at least one weekend shift per month on rotation.
- Call Requirement: Staff must call the rehab office to report absences.
- Floating: Floating to other sites as needed is required; floating is encouraged for additional coverage.
- Special Procedures: Video swallow exams performed daily during scheduled exam times.
- Documentation System: Cerner.
- Scrub Color: Black.
Location Highlights
Bakersfield offers access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within short drives. Kern River Parkway and Hart Memorial Park are local outdoor spaces within 10 miles offering trails and picnic areas, while Sequoia National Park and the Sierra Nevada foothills are approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours away for weekend hiking and camping. The city is home to the Bakersfield Museum of Art and the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, both located within the urban core and a short commute from major hospital areas. Travel options include proximity to Meadows Field Airport with regional flights and easy highway access via State Route 99 and Highway 58, supporting an urban-suburban lifestyle with options for day trips to coastal areas like Pismo Beach within about 2 hours. Bakersfield’s local features include an active country music heritage in the Bakersfield Sound and weekly farmers markets, suitable for clinicians seeking a balanced, moderately paced living environment.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
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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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.
