Travel Physical Therapist General Job
Listed compensation
$108k-$114k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Physical Therapist – General, Sonora, California. Start date: 09/28/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,075–$2,183 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 5x8 Days (8:00 AM–4:30 PM). Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital. This is a travel - temporary assignment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,075–$2,183 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Start date: 09/28/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, aligning with department objectives.
- Serve as co-leader in an interdisciplinary approach to patient groups, collaborating with other care professionals.
- Perform comprehensive evaluations, establish individualized treatment plans, and implement therapy interventions using established protocols.
- Develop and communicate individualized discharge plans; ensure documentation is accurate and timely.
- Supervise and delegate tasks to assigned assistants, and maintain thorough clinical documentation within required timelines.
- Participate in ongoing care coordination and patient progress communication with the care team and families.
Requirements
- Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.
- Licenses/Certifications: Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice (CA) required; CPR/BLS certification from an approved provider required.
- Experience: At least two years of recent experience in the field.
- Credentials: Valid driver’s license (age 21 or older) required.
- Additional: EPIC experience; current license to practice physical therapy in applicable states of practice.
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Travel assignment with weekly pay: $2,075–$2,183 per week
- Day shift schedule: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Find More Opportunities
If this position isn’t a fit, you can explore other physical therapy travel openings with Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting healthforce.applytojob.com
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide
- Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
- Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
- Local contract and per diem opportunities
- Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
- Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals
Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
- Access to multiple job options at once
- Flexible assignment locations
Ongoing Support Throughout Your Contract
Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
Start Your Next Travel Assignment
Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.
Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,228 salary observations; 4,631 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $108k–$114k | Physical Therapy median $120k (middle half $99k–$135k)963 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $94k nationally (+24%)1,228 state / 12,385 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$100k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,797 active | 22,006 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California physical therapist listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $13k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,906 in the last 30 days | 4,366 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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