Contract Physical Therapist (PT) — 13-Week Assignment, Hayward CA

Ref #: C-PT-8994585

Join a team in Hayward, CA as a contract Physical Therapist for a 13-week assignment starting ASAP. You’ll work a daytime shift (08:00 AM–04:30 PM) and support patients through evaluation, treatment, and recovery. Compensation: Travel: $2,244/35-hours; Local: $2,212/35-hours.

What we need:

• A valid, active Physical Therapy state license.
• CPR and BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross (with AED).

What you’ll do:

• Perform thorough physical assessments, review medical histories, and collaborate with the care team to identify patient needs and goals.
• Create individualized treatment plans and measurable rehabilitation goals.
• Design and lead therapeutic exercise programs to build strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.
• Use hands-on techniques—joint mobilization, soft tissue work, manual stretching—to improve mobility and relieve pain.
• Apply modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat, and cold to reduce pain and inflammation and promote healing.
• Instruct patients on proper use of assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs) and train for safe mobility.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, body mechanics, ergonomics, and injury prevention.
• Develop and adjust pain management strategies using therapeutic exercise, modalities, and manual therapy.
• Help patients regain independence after surgery, injury, or illness to improve overall quality of life.
• Monitor and document progress, revise treatment plans as needed, and deliver personalized home exercise programs to support recovery.
• Communicate clearly with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other team members to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation (assessments, treatment notes, progress updates) and follow ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards.
• Provide culturally responsive care and respect diverse patient backgrounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative setting and meet the requirements above, this opportunity in Hayward could be a great fit.