Travel Contract Physical Therapist — Garden Grove, CA (13-week, PT)

Ref #: C-PT-9054076

Location: Garden Grove, CA | Type: Contract/Travel | Start: ASAP | Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: Sun–Sat, 08:00 AM–04:30 PM
Rate: Travel: $1,995/35 hrs; Local: $1,967/35 hrs

Overview
We’re looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist to join the team in Garden Grove for a 13-week contract. You’ll be providing hands-on care, creating individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to help patients regain independence and improve quality of life.

Required Qualifications

• Active and valid state Physical Therapy license
• Current 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 consult with colleagues to understand each patient’s needs.
• Create and implement individualized treatment plans with clear, measurable rehabilitation goals.
• Design exercise programs to build strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.
• Use manual techniques—joint mobilization, soft tissue work, and stretching—to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Apply therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat, and cold to support pain relief and tissue healing.
• Train patients in using assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs) to enhance mobility and safety.
• Teach patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, body mechanics, ergonomics, and injury prevention.
• Develop and adjust pain management strategies using therapeutic exercise, modalities, and manual therapy.
• Help patients recover independence after surgery, injury, or illness by targeting functional goals.
• Regularly assess and document patient progress, modifying plans as needed to meet goals.
• Communicate clearly with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other team members to coordinate care.
• Provide tailored home exercise programs to support ongoing recovery outside of sessions.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, treatments, progress notes, and any changes in patient condition.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards of practice, including confidentiality and informed consent.
• Practice cultural sensitivity and adapt care to meet the diverse needs of your patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

If you’re motivated to make a meaningful difference and meet the qualifications above, this role offers a fast-paced opportunity to impact patient recovery in a supportive, multidisciplinary setting.