Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital - $2,410 per week

American Consultants is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Petaluma, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Physical Therapist, Acute Care – Petaluma, CA 94954

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Petaluma, California

Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (08:00 - 16:30), 13-week assignment. 40 hours of orientation provided. Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day).

Highlights:

• Acute care physical therapy position primarily serving medical-surgical and hospitalist referrals
• Potential for mixed inpatient and outpatient caseload working with adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
• Interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
• Opportunity to work independently with strong time management autonomy; sole therapist coverage on weekends
• Epic charting system utilized for documentation
• May have opportunity to float to nearby locations if able

Requirements:

• Active California state Physical Therapy license (Compact license must be in hand at submission)
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience; at least 1 year acute care experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred; inpatient and outpatient experience with adult populations preferred
• Strong time management skills and ability to work independently
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
• Must reside outside 50-mile local radius or willing to accept local compensation

Why Join Us?

This travel physical therapy opportunity offers the chance to develop your clinical skills in an acute care setting while working with diverse patient populations. You'll enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive support throughout your assignment, and the flexibility to request pre-approved time off. Join a collaborative healthcare team that values independence, clinical excellence, and quality patient outcomes in the beautiful Petaluma area.

American Consultants Job ID #19144355. 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: Physical Therapy:Physical Therapist (PT),07:00:00-15:00:00

About American Consultants

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus