Physical Therapist Outpatient - Contract

Primary Specialty: Outpatient Orthopedics, including musculoskeletal rehabilitation, joint replacements, spinal conditions, post-operative rehabilitation, pain management, gait training, and mobility. Assessment & Treatment: Strength testing, ROM exercises, pain assessment, assistive devices, body mechanics, patient evaluations, reassessments, discharge planning, and development of short- and long-term goals.

Job Title: Physical Therapist Outpatient
Location: Napa, CA 94558
Contract Duration: 13+ Weeks
Tentative Start Date: November 2, 2026
Shift: Day Shift | 58 Hours
Schedule: MondayThursday, 9:00 AM5:00 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM5:00 PM

Job Description

Seeking a Physical Therapist for an outpatient setting with a primary focus on orthopedic rehabilitation, along with exposure to geriatric and neurological populations. This role may also include opportunities to work in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation.

Patient Volume: Approximately 1012 scheduled patients daily, typically 811 seen, including 13 evaluations and follow-up visits. Appointments are 30 or 45 minutes.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy experience.

• Active California PT license or eligibility for licensure.

• Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred; acute care or inpatient rehabilitation experience also considered.

• BLS certification required.

• Epic charting experience preferred.

• Community hospital experience preferred.

• Travel experience not required.

Clinical Skills & Experience

• Primary Specialty: Outpatient Orthopedics, including musculoskeletal rehabilitation, joint replacements, spinal conditions, post-operative rehabilitation, pain management, gait training, and mobility.

• Assessment & Treatment: Strength testing, ROM exercises, pain assessment, assistive devices, body mechanics, patient evaluations, reassessments, discharge planning, and development of short- and long-term goals.

• Additional Patient Populations: Geriatrics, neurology, pediatrics, sports medicine, vestibular, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation; experience in these areas is preferred where applicable.

• Treatment Modalities: Therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, mobilization, traction, e-stim, cryotherapy, heat therapy, TENS, and hydrotherapy.

• Patient Care & Documentation: Home exercise programs, patient/family education, safety and injury prevention, treatment planning, and accurate clinical documentation.

• Additional Preferred Skills: McKenzie techniques, myofascial release, biofeedback, pelvic floor rehabilitation, and Spanish language proficiency.

Work Settings

Outpatient clinic (primary), with potential exposure to acute care and inpatient rehabilitation.

Interested candidates should have strong outpatient orthopedic skills and the ability to provide comprehensive, patient-centered rehabilitation care.

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