Job Opportunity – Physical Therapist, Acute Care – Petaluma, CA 94954
Start Date: October 5, 2026
Location: Petaluma, California
Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (08:00 - 16:30), 13-week assignment. 40 hours of orientation provided. Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day).
Highlights:- Acute care inpatient physical therapy with primarily medical-surgical and hospitalist referrals
- Potential for mixed inpatient and outpatient caseload providing diverse clinical experience
- Work with adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team including respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, and social services
- Opportunity to work independently with strong time management autonomy, serving as sole therapist on weekends
- No wound care required
Requirements:- Active California state Physical Therapy license (compact license must be in hand at submission)
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience; at least 1 year required
- Epic charting system experience required
- Community hospital experience preferred
- Preferred experience in inpatient and outpatient settings with adult populations
- Strong time management skills and ability to work independently
- Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
- Candidates must reside outside 50-mile local radius
Why Join Us?This travel physical therapy position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your acute care skills while working with a supportive interdisciplinary team in Northern California's wine country. You'll gain valuable experience managing a diverse caseload independently while enjoying competitive travel compensation and comprehensive support throughout your 13-week assignment. One pre-approved time-off request is available, and you may have the opportunity to float to nearby locations for additional experience.