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Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care Hospital in Placentia, California

Explore a travel Physical Therapist job in Placentia, CA, providing acute care rehabilitation for adolescent and adult patients on a collaborative hospital team. This 13-week travel assignment offers a consistent weekday schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through patient evaluation, treatment planning, mobility training, and functional rehabilitation. Local candidates are welcome; first-time travelers are not eligible for this assignment.

Located in Orange County, Placentia offers a welcoming Southern California community with convenient access to parks, dining, cultural attractions, beaches, and entertainment destinations.

Travel Physical Therapy Job Details

• Position: Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care Hospital
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Location: Placentia, California, in Orange County
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,850–$1,990
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Shift Hours: Approximately 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: As needed; approximately six weekend shifts during the assignment
• Patient Population: Adolescents and adults
• Daily Census: Approximately 80 patients
• Floating: Required within appropriate hospital rehabilitation areas
• Orientation: 16 hours

Acute Care Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Physical Therapy experience in an acute care or community hospital setting
• Previous hospital-based clinical experience required
• Active California Physical Therapist license in hand at the time of application; EMSA is not accepted
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications in hand at the time of application
• Previous Epic experience required and must be documented in work history
• Experience with acute care assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, and reassessment
• Proficiency with mobility and transfer equipment, including gait belts, Hoyer lifts, sit-to-stand lifts, sliding boards, standard walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, and shoulder slings
• Previous travel Physical Therapist experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Ability to provide two supervisor references
• Ability to participate in weekday scheduling, required floating, and weekend coverage as needed

Travel Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate adolescent and adult patients in an acute care hospital environment
• Develop, implement, and reassess individualized physical therapy plans of care
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, transfers, and functional independence
• Assist patients with safe transfers, gait training, bed mobility, and use of adaptive equipment
• Perform wheelchair assessments and recommend appropriate mobility strategies
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on safe mobility, exercise programs, and discharge recommendations
• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation colleagues, physicians, lift teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Respond to patient safety needs, including bed alarms and call lights, within the scope of the role
• Float to other appropriate areas and provide weekend coverage as scheduled
• Document evaluations, interventions, progress, and discharge recommendations accurately in Epic

Apply now for this California travel Physical Therapist opportunity and join an acute care rehabilitation team in Placentia, Orange County.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.