Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join as a traveling Physical Therapist 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
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program, or foreign equivalent when applicable. Required if license obtained on or after January 2016.
- Active Physical Therapy license in the state of practice. Required to start the assignment.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor. Required.
- AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS. Required.
- Experience in acute care inpatient hospital settings. Preferred: two years of physical therapy experience.
- Ability and willingness to float to other sites as needed. Required.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Hospital (acute care inpatient).
- Shift Name: Days. Day shift schedule: Monday through Friday, 8x5 (five 8-hour shifts per week).
- Floating: Candidate must float to other sites as needed.
- Weekly Hours: 40.
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks.
Location Highlights
Bakersfield, CA offers a mix of urban convenience and nearby outdoor recreation. The city sits about 60 miles north of the Sequoia National Park boundary and is within a two-hour drive of Lake Isabella for boating and fishing. Bakersfield features the Kern River Parkway for biking and walking, and is home to the Buck Owens Crystal Palace, a landmark music venue and museum. The area supports an agricultural and energy-industry economy and provides a suburban lifestyle with regional transit connections via State Route 99 and Meadows Field Airport approximately 15 minutes from central Bakersfield.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your time and responsiveness. Benefits include a comprehensive package starting your first day.
- Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
- Weekly, on-time pay.
- 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
- Competitive referral bonuses.
- 100% paid housing available when eligible.
- Travel and license reimbursement.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Join as a travel PT and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by technology designed for therapy professionals.
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 for all associates.
