
Hospital | Physical Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Apple Valley, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $59.31
- Weekly
- $2,135
- Yearly (full-time)
- $111,020
- Start date
- 9/14/2026
This job pays about $59.31/hour — 1% below the median for Physical Therapist jobs in California ($59.71/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physical Therapist jobs in California right now
- 455 open Physical Therapist jobs in California from 8 agencies, 19 of them in Apple Valley.
- Pay in these listings: $31.29 – $121/hour, median $49.77/hour.
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in California: $59.71/hour ($124,197/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: TLC Nursing & Allied ($69.92/hour across 59 jobs).
Job description
Physical Therapist - Pediatric Outpatient Travel Contract in Apple Valley, California
Join a supportive pediatric rehabilitation team in Apple Valley, CA, and help children reach their mobility goals in this rewarding travel physical therapy opportunity. Located in Apple Valley, CA 92307, this on-site assignment offers a welcoming Southern California setting for clinicians who enjoy making a meaningful impact in a pediatric care environment. This pediatric outpatient Physical Therapist job is a great fit for clinicians who enjoy working independently, using evidence-based care, and making a meaningful impact in a California healthcare setting.
Job Details
- Setting: Pediatric outpatient physical therapy in an acute care hospital environment
- Location: Apple Valley, California 92307
- Assignment Length: 26 weeks
- Shift: Monday through Friday, day shift
- Shift Duration: 8 hours
- Shift Window: Flexible daytime hours between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM
- Start Date: 9/14/2026
- Charting System: Epic
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,060 - $2,210
- Orientation: 40 hours
- Employment Type: Travel Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of pediatric physical therapy experience required
- Experience working independently in a pediatric outpatient setting is strongly preferred
- Active California Physical Therapist license required
- BLS certification required
- First-time travelers accepted
- Strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat pediatric outpatients using evidence-based physical therapy techniques
- Create individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and progress
- Work independently while maintaining a high standard of care
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
- Educate patients and families on therapy plans, home exercises, and recovery goals
- Collaborate with the care team to support safe, effective patient outcomes
Apply now for this Pediatric Physical Therapist travel contract in Apple Valley, California, and join a healthcare team dedicated to improving outcomes for children.
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.
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