Travel Physical Therapist (PT) — Hemet, CA | 13-Week Contract (Mon–Fri, 8:00–4:30)

Ref #: C-PT-9073507

Location: Hemet, CA | Contract/Travel | Start: ASAP | Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Compensation: Travel: $2,121/35 hrs; Local: $2,090/35 hrs

Requirements:

• Active, valid Physical Therapy state license
• CPR and BLS certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross (AED-trained)

Position overview:
We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to perform evaluations and deliver individualized treatment to patients recovering from injury, surgery, or illness. The ideal candidate will create goal-driven rehabilitation plans, provide hands-on and modality-based interventions, and collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team to restore function and independence.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive assessments and review medical histories to determine patient needs
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals
• Prescribe and instruct therapeutic exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination
• Deliver manual therapy techniques (joint mobilization, soft tissue work, stretching) to improve mobility and reduce pain
• Utilize modalities (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/cold) to manage pain and inflammation and promote healing
• Instruct and fit patients with assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs) and train for safe use
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, body mechanics, ergonomics, and injury prevention
• Create and progress home exercise programs to support continuity of care
• Monitor, document, and adjust treatment based on patient progress and outcomes
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other team members to coordinate care
• Maintain accurate, timely patient records and adhere to legal, ethical, and confidentiality standards
• Provide culturally sensitive care and adapt interventions to meet diverse patient needs
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

If you are a patient-centered clinician with strong assessment and manual skills and a commitment to collaborative care, this role offers an opportunity to make a measurable impact over a focused 13-week assignment.