Inpatient | Physical Therapist

Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Inpatient Rehabilitation | Novato, CA

Travel Physical Therapist job in Novato, California, offering a 13-week inpatient rehabilitation contract, competitive weekly pay, and meaningful care for adult and geriatric patients. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Join a hospital-based physical therapy team in scenic Marin County. This inpatient rehabilitation opportunity provides convenient access to the San Francisco Bay Area, beautiful parks, and abundant outdoor recreation.

Travel Physical Therapy Job Details

• Location: Novato, California
• Specialty: Inpatient Physical Therapy / Rehabilitation
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,210–$2,370
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week; shifts may vary based on census
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts, typically 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Weekly Hours: Approximately 40 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Alternating weekends
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• Active California Physical Therapist license
• At least 2 years of physical therapy experience, preferably in an inpatient rehabilitation or hospital setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records
• Strong clinical assessment, physical therapy documentation, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to provide safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced inpatient rehabilitation environment

Inpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate adult and geriatric patients and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence
• Assist patients recovering from stroke, total hip replacement, total knee replacement, and other acute or rehabilitative conditions
• Perform gait training and use appropriate mobility equipment, including gait belts and specialty hospital beds
• Establish measurable short-term goals and monitor patient progress throughout the plan of care
• Coordinate discharge planning and educate patients, families, and caregivers
• Document evaluations, treatments, progress, and discharge information accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team

Apply now for this California travel Physical Therapist opportunity and join the inpatient rehabilitation team in Novato.

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.