Pays $108k-$114k — $50k below the Physical Therapist market median of ~$163k (20 jobs)
Travel Physical Therapist General Job
About the Role
13-week travel contract. Day shift, 8am-4:30pm. Acute care hospital. East Sonora, CA.
Join Healthforce as a Travel Physical Therapist – 13-Week Contract, Day Shift in East Sonora, California, United States. Physical Therapist – General, Sonora, California. Start date: 09/28/2026.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $2,075 - $2,183/week.
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- 13-week contract
- 24/7 support while on assignment
- Dedicated recruiters
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Healthforce in East Sonora, California, United States.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and conduct physical therapy treatment programs to restore patient function while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team. Perform comprehensive evaluations, document patient progress, and manage discharge planning in an acute care setting.
Requirements
Requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and at least two years of recent clinical experience. Must hold a valid California physical therapy license, CPR/BLS certification, and a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$115k (788 salary observations; 1,492 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,391 salary observations; 24,210 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$111k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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