Travel Physical Therapist (PT) — Pleasant Hill, CA (14-Week Contract)

Ref #: C-PT-9074945

Type: Contract/Travel
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 14 weeks
Schedule: Tue–Sat, 08:00 AM–04:30 PM (36 hours/week)
Rate: Travel: $2,383/36 hrs; Local: $2,347/36 hrs

Required credentials:

• Active Physical Therapy state license
• CPR and BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross, with AED)

Core responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive physical assessments, review medical history, and coordinate with multidisciplinary team members to determine patient needs.
• Develop and document individualized treatment plans with measurable rehabilitation goals.
• Design and implement therapeutic exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and coordination.
• Provide hands-on interventions (joint mobilization, soft tissue techniques, manual stretching) to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Administer physical modalities as indicated (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/cold) to manage pain and promote tissue healing.
• Instruct and train patients in safe use of assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs).
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, body mechanics, ergonomics, and injury prevention.
• Develop and oversee pain management strategies incorporating therapeutic exercise, modalities, and manual techniques.
• Assist patients in regaining independence post-surgery, injury, or illness; adapt interventions to functional goals.
• Monitor, reassess, and document patient progress; modify treatment plans based on response and goals.
• Provide individualized home exercise programs and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely patient records (assessments, treatments, progress notes, condition changes).
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other care team members to coordinate care.
• Adhere to legal, ethical, and confidentiality standards; obtain informed consent.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and responsiveness to diverse patient populations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.