Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care Hospital in Petaluma, California

Join a collaborative rehabilitation team as a Travel Physical Therapist providing acute care and outpatient physical therapy in Petaluma, California. This 26-week assignment is ideal for a confident clinician who enjoys independent practice, varied patient care, and helping patients achieve safe mobility and discharge goals.

Located in Sonoma County wine country, Petaluma offers charming community amenities, vibrant local dining, and abundant outdoor recreation while providing meaningful hospital-based physical therapy experience with adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Travel Physical Therapist Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Physical Therapist (PT)
• Location: Petaluma, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,060-$2,210
• Assignment Length: 26 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour day shifts
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care hospital with inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Documentation System: Epic electronic medical record
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Float Expectations: May include coverage at a nearby affiliated location based on operational needs and clinician availability

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Physical Therapist experience, including acute care and outpatient experience with adult patients
• Active California Physical Therapist license; compact license must be in hand when applicable
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Acute care hospital experience, preferably in a community hospital environment
• Experience using Epic or a comparable electronic documentation system
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to work independently
• Proficiency in patient evaluation, treatment planning, mobility training, assistive device selection, transfers, gait training, and discharge planning
• Ability to care for medically complex patients, including those with orthopedic, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, post-operative, and geriatric needs

Acute Care Physical Therapy Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care based on clinical findings, functional limitations, and patient goals
• Provide physical therapy interventions for primarily medical-surgical and hospitalist-referred patients in the acute care setting
• Provide outpatient rehabilitation services as assigned
• Perform therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, gait training, transfer training, balance activities, and patient positioning
• Assess and recommend appropriate assistive devices, mobility equipment, and safety strategies
• Monitor vital signs, oxygen needs, precautions, and patient response throughout treatment
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safe mobility, body mechanics, and discharge recommendations
• Collaborate with nursing, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, interpretation services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Complete timely documentation, reassessments, and progress updates in Epic
• Manage priorities effectively while working independently, including coverage of acute care needs on weekends when assigned

Apply now to join this California travel physical therapy assignment and make a meaningful difference in a hospital rehabilitation setting in Petaluma.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.