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

Ref #: C-PT-9115651

Location: Hayward, CA
Position: Physical Therapist — Contract/Travel
Start: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: Mon–Fri, 08:00 AM–04:30 PM (35 hours/week)
Rate: Travel: $2,317/35 hrs; Local: $2,282/35 hrs

Required qualifications

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

Core responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and review medical history to determine patient needs.
• Develop and document individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans with specific, measurable goals.
• Design and implement therapeutic exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.
• Deliver manual therapy (joint mobilization, soft tissue work, manual stretching) to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Apply modalities (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/cold) as appropriate for pain control and tissue healing.
• Instruct and train patients in safe use of assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs).
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, home exercise programs, body mechanics, ergonomics, and injury prevention.
• Implement pain management strategies using therapeutic exercise, modalities, and manual techniques.
• Facilitate functional recovery and independence following surgery, injury, or illness.
• Continuously evaluate and document patient progress; modify plans of care as indicated.
• Communicate and coordinate care with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other team members.
• Maintain accurate patient records (assessments, treatments, progress notes, changes in condition).
• Adhere to legal, ethical, and confidentiality standards; obtain informed consent.
• Provide culturally responsive care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.