PT Physical Therapist

Location: Petaluma, California

Job Type: Travel

Weekly Pay: $2513.00

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8 Hour Day

Start Date: 2026-10-05

Shifts Per Week: 5

Scheduled Hours: 40

Job Description

Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day shift, Tuesday to Saturday, 08:00 - 16:30.

Job Description

The Physical Therapist will provide inpatient physical therapy services in an acute care setting, primarily focusing on treatment of patients with medical-surgical conditions. The ideal candidate must possess strong time management skills and the ability to work independently, especially on Saturdays when the Physical Therapist will be the only therapist in the unit.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient evaluations and develop individual treatment plans.
  • Implement therapeutic interventions to facilitate healing and improve mobility.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
  • Educate patients and their families regarding treatment processes and home exercise programs.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

  • Minimum of 2 years of prior experience in physical therapy, with a focus on acute care preferred.
  • Current California state license as a Physical Therapist.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Experience with Epic or similar electronic charting systems is preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

  • Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
  • Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
  • Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
  • 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
  • Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
  • Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

  • SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
  • SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
  • Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
  • Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
  • We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

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