Travel Physical Therapist Job

TLC Healthforce•Clearlake, CA

18d

About The Position

Embark on an impactful journey as a Travel Physical Therapist specializing in physical therapy in California, Clearlake, where your expertise will be at the heart of patient recovery and functional independence. This dynamic opportunity begins on 03/02/2026, with a project duration spanning several weeks and options to extend, offering a flexible pathway to broaden your clinical experience while keeping your hands-on practice sharp and precise. You’ll have the chance to shape therapy programs, support patients through their healing journeys, and contribute to a culture that prioritizes quality care and professional growth. California’s lush landscapes, from the serene waters of Clear Lake to rolling hills and scenic byways, provide an inspiring backdrop for your daily work. Separately, explore the state’s renowned beauty—the tranquil shores, towering redwoods, the majestic Sierra foothills, vibrant wine regions, and coastlines that invite weekend explorations. The blend of professional purpose and outdoor abundance makes this role uniquely rewarding. Location benefits are substantial in Clearlake, a community that offers a welcoming environment, accessible outdoor recreation, and a high standard of life. You’ll enjoy the opportunity to serve diverse patient populations in a setting that emphasizes preventative care, rehabilitation, and restorative mobility. For professionals drawn to variety, the role also presents potential opportunities to work across multiple U.S. locations, expanding your clinical perspective and allowing you to experience a spectrum of care environments—from community clinics to specialized rehab facilities. The arrangement supports clinicians who value autonomy, collaborative teams, and the chance to bring evidence-based practice to patients with a range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and vestibular conditions. In addition, the broader network provides you with robust back-office logistics, streamlined scheduling, and local resources designed to reduce administrative burdens so you can focus on patient care and outcomes. Role specifics and benefits: As a Physical Therapist in this specialty, you will assess, diagnose, and implement comprehensive treatment plans that restore movement, reduce pain, and improve functional independence. Core responsibilities include initial and ongoing patient evaluations, development of individualized treatment goals, therapeutic intervention to improve strength, ROM, balance, gait, and functional activities, and regular re-evaluation to document progress. You’ll design progressive exercise programs, provide patient and caregiver education, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to ensure cohesive care. Documentation will reflect patient status, progress toward goals, and justification for continued therapy, with adherence to all regulatory and facility guidelines. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, outcome tracking, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. You’ll have opportunities to expand your clinical repertoire with specialty certifications or targeted modalities aligned with your interests, including manual therapy techniques, neurorehabilitation strategies, or geriatric mobility programs. The position offers competitive pay in the range of $2,396 to $2,528 per week, with housing assistance to support relocation or transient housing needs during the assignment. In addition, we offer a performance bonus and extension opportunities for clinicians who demonstrate impact and fit within the care teams. A strong emphasis is placed on professional growth—whether you’re pursuing advanced certifications, attending workshops, or taking part in clinical mentorship—so you can elevate your practice while delivering exceptional patient outcomes. You will receive comprehensive, 24/7 support from our traveling team, including clinical mentoring, urgent assistance, and logistics coordination, ensuring you have reliable help whenever you need it while you travel with the company. Hours are flexible and assignments are designed to align with patient needs and therapist preferences, with no guaranteed minimum hours, allowing you to optimize your schedule while maintaining work-life balance. Our company values empower every clinician to advance their career within a supportive, collaborative environment. We prioritize respect, integrity, and open communication, with a focus on fostering a culture where staff feel valued and heard. You’ll find a commitment to career development through structured onboarding, ongoing continuing education opportunities, and pathways for advancement within the organization. Our teams pride themselves on teamwork, accountability, and recognizing the impact you make on patients’ lives and communities. We believe in treating clinicians as partners, supporting your professional aspirations as you grow from dedicated practitioner to respected care leader.

Responsibilities

initial and ongoing patient evaluations
development of individualized treatment goals
therapeutic intervention to improve strength, ROM, balance, gait, and functional activities
regular re-evaluation to document progress
design progressive exercise programs
provide patient and caregiver education
collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to ensure cohesive care
Documentation will reflect patient status, progress toward goals, and justification for continued therapy, with adherence to all regulatory and facility guidelines
evidence-based practice, outcome tracking, and participation in quality improvement initiatives