Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Bakersfield, CA where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new 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.
- Current, active California Physical Therapy license required prior to start of assignment.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
- Experience evaluating and treating outpatient orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries in a clinic setting.
- Ability to communicate treatment plans and patient progress to interdisciplinary teams and referring physicians, including orthopedic and hand surgeons.
- Experience with outpatient clinic documentation systems and standard evaluation/treatment procedures preferred.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
- Shift: Days.
- Work Pattern: Monday through Friday.
- Shift Hours: 08:00 to 17:00.
- Schedule: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts.
- Duration: 17 Week assignment.
Location Highlights
Explore Bakersfield and the surrounding region while on assignment. The city is situated about 110 miles north of Los Angeles and 60 miles south of Sequoia National Park, offering access to Bakersfield Museum of Art and the historic Kern County Museum within the city. Outdoor options include a roughly one-hour drive to Sequoia National Park for hiking and scenic drives, and the Kern River provides local fishing and rafting opportunities within a 30-minute drive. The area combines an urban-suburban lifestyle with agricultural valleys and periodic live music and cultural events in the downtown Arts District, and convenient regional transit links via State Route 99 for commuter access to nearby cities.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your time and professionalism. Benefits include comprehensive options beginning on assignment start, 24/7 recruiter support, and travel and license reimbursement.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Join as a travel Physical Therapist to provide outpatient orthopedic care, gain clinical variety, and maintain professional continuity while exploring new locations.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.
