Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $1,876 per week in Orange, CA

Job Opportunity – Physical Therapist, Acute Care – Orange, CA 92868

Start Date: August 25, 2026

Location: Orange, California

Schedule: Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (8:00 AM - 6:30 PM), approximately 10 patients per day. Minimum of 2 weekend shifts per month required. 40 hours of orientation provided.

Highlights:

• Work at a 426-bed Magnet-designated acute care hospital with a stroke-certified center
• Orthopedic-heavy caseload with no wound care required
• Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, lift teams, and rapid response teams
• Free parking available on-site
• 13-week travel assignment with potential for block scheduling per manager discretion
• First-time travelers welcome to apply

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of physical therapy experience required
• Active California state license or compact license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Current BLS certification required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with acute care, orthopedics, geriatrics, and post-stroke rehabilitation preferred
• Community hospital, LTAC, or Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years

Why Join Us?

This travel physical therapy position offers the opportunity to work in a prestigious Magnet facility specializing in stroke and orthopedic care. You'll manage a balanced caseload of approximately 10 patients daily while receiving comprehensive support from a multidisciplinary team. All requested time off must be submitted at the time of application, and you must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays during the contract period. Candidates may be expected to float to nearby sister facilities as needed.