Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care - $2,177 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Mission Viejo, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Mission Viejo, CA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | Monday–Friday with 3 weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday) per 6-week period | 8-hour shifts, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient physical therapy services in an acute care hospital setting, including evaluation and treatment of patients with complex medical and trauma-related conditions
• Work independently to assess and develop individualized treatment plans for patients in a Trauma Level II facility with Stroke Certification
• Document patient care and progress using Epic electronic health records
• Participate in weekend coverage as scheduled (3 weekend shifts per 6-week period)
• May be required to float to a nearby sister facility as operationally needed

Required Qualifications

• Active California Physical Therapist license required; may submit with license pending if proof of submission is provided
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred; candidates with less experience may be considered if able to demonstrate ability to work independently
• Acute care inpatient experience is required — no exceptions
• Must be comfortable working independently in a Trauma Level II environment
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard traveler rates; locals within 50 miles are accepted at a local rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Trauma experience is highly preferred given the facility's Trauma Level II designation
• Experience with Epic charting system
• First-time travelers with acute care and trauma experience are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity acute care environment at a Trauma Level II, Stroke-Certified facility offering strong clinical exposure
• Free on-site parking available

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #790407. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy - Physical Therapist

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