Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 08/20/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Physical Therapist Outpatient in Bakersfield, California. This contract position involves treating patients with orthopedic injuries in an outpatient clinic setting, working closely with a team of healthcare professionals. The role focuses on evaluating and treating musculoskeletal conditions, communicating treatment plans, and reporting patient progress to medical teams.
Job Details:
- Location: Bakersfield, California
- Schedule: Days shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Physical Therapy; current license for the state of practice; 2 years of experience practicing as a physical therapist; at least 1 year of outpatient orthopedic experience; at least 1 year of manual therapy techniques experience
- Preferred Qualifications: experience treating strains, sprains, and fractures; experience treating 14-16 patients per day
- Additional Information: Evaluate and treat patients with musculoskeletal injuries; communicate treatment plans and evaluations effectively to medical teams; report patient progress to in-house doctors and specialty physicians such as orthopedic surgeons and hand surgeons; provide assistance to colleagues in identifying issues.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Allied Job ID #1292331. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PT - PT OP Physical Therapist Outpatient.
About Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus