Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,587 to $2,787 per week in Bakersfield, CA

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a traveling Physical Therapist where you’ll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from accredited schools approved by the APTA
• Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment
• BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARC
• Recent EPIC experience within the last 12 months
• Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor: Required
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is required only if license was obtained on or after January 2016, or foreign equivalent

Assignment Details

• 40 hours per week
• 4x10 schedule
• Floating is required to other sites as needed depending on staffing and census

Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel PT and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

Location Highlights

Bakersfield offers access to outdoor recreation and regional travel routes in California's southern Central Valley. The city sits about 2 hours from Sequoia National Forest and about 2 hours from Los Angeles, giving travelers access to mountain landscapes and major city amenities. The Kern River Parkway Trail and Hart Memorial Park provide local options for biking, walking, and waterfront downtime within the Bakersfield area. Downtown Bakersfield features the Fox Theater and the Bakersfield Museum of Art, while Highway 99 and Meadows Field Airport support regional travel.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.