Job Description

Overview
Physical Therapist – General in King City, CA. Start date: August 24, 2026. This is a travel, temporary assignment for 13 weeks with a guaranteed 40 hours per week and a rotating shift. You’ll work in a short term acute care setting, delivering patient-focused physical therapy services in both in-patient and out-patient contexts, with a workload split roughly 50/50 between the two.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,696.00 to $2,831.00 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Rotating
- Start date: August 24, 2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital (inpatient/outpatient physical therapy)

Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive PT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for adult patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Implement therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, gait, range of motion, and functional independence.
- Document patient progress accurately and timely; adjust plans based on goals and clinical response.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participate in discharge planning, and provide patient/family education to support ongoing care.
- Manage a caseload with a balanced distribution between inpatients and outpatients; adhere to facility policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements
- Active Physical Therapy license in California
- Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (or recognized equivalent) from an accredited program
- Relevant experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings; ability to manage a mixed caseload
- Current CPR/BLS certification (or state-equivalent)
- Ability to work in a rotating schedule with weekend coverage
- Eligible to work in the United States and participate in a travel assignment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; commitment to evidence-based practice

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Benefits and Support
- 13-week travel assignment with dedicated staffing support
- 40 guaranteed hours per week on a rotating shift
- Opportunity to gain experience in a short term acute care setting with a balanced inpatient/outpatient workload
- Local housing options are available in the King City area; it may be necessary to arrange accommodations as needed

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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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