What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Travel Contract position at Jackson Therapy Partners?
Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join our traveling Physical Therapist team where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while practicing in an outpatient clinic setting in Santa Fe Springs, CA. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
- Current, active California Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
- BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
- Experience evaluating and treating outpatient musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions in a clinic setting.
- Experience communicating treatment plans and progress to in-house and specialty physicians, including orthopedic and hand surgeons.
- Ability to collaborate with clinic staff and assist colleagues in identifying patient care issues.
- Must meet client-specific requirement: ability to work variable shift times within a 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. window and manage a 1-hour lunch.
- Preferred: prior experience in outpatient orthopedic clinics and familiarity with standard orthopedic evaluation and treatment equipment.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
- Shift Name: Days.
- Shift Pattern: 3x12.
- Shift Hours: 07:00–19:00.
- Lunch: 1 hour.
- Duration: 13 Week assignment.
Location Highlights
Santa Fe Springs, CA offers convenient access to regional attractions and urban amenities. The city is approximately 15 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles and about 20 miles from Long Beach waterfront and the Port of Long Beach. Santa Fe Springs is within a 30–45 minute drive of Bolsa Chica State Beach and Huntington Beach, offering coastal recreation and surfing opportunities. The area provides easy access to major freeways I-5, I-605, and I-710, facilitating commutes to Disneyland Resort (about 20 miles) and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (about 18 miles). Local features include suburban neighborhoods, retail centers, and nearby regional parks such as Whittier Narrows Recreation Area located roughly 10 minutes away, supporting an active, suburban lifestyle with urban access.
EEO Statement
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.