Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,954 to $3,154 per week in Bishop, CA

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist opportunity in Bishop, CA where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. This hospital-based position focuses primarily on outpatient orthopedics with occasional inpatient/acute care coverage as needed. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree) approved by the APTA.
• Current California Physical Therapist license required by the start of the assignment.
• Recent experience in outpatient orthopedics is required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Ability to document in electronic medical records; Cerner experience preferred.
• Interpersonal and analytical skills to instruct patients and prioritize caseloads.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (read, write, speak).
• Willingness to float to acute/inpatient care as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient/acute care (training and mentoring provided if needed).
• Additional PT specialty experience such as pelvic health, vestibular rehab, outpatient neuro rehab, pediatrics, or lymphedema.
• Experience with McKesson Clinical Care Station or similar hospital software.

Assignment Details

• Work schedule: 4 days per week.
• Shift hours: 0800-1830.
• One weekend per month on call for approximately 0700-0900 each day (inpatient coverage).
• Primarily outpatient caseload focusing on orthopedics, general deconditioning, balance/fall prevention, and other diagnoses based on clinician skills.
• Primarily one-on-one patient care.
• EMR system: Cerner.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available starting day one.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Travel and license reimbursement.
• 100% paid housing available when applicable.
• Competitive referral bonuses.

Impacting Patient Care

This role supports high-quality patient care by providing outpatient orthopedic evaluations, developing individualized plans of care, and delivering hands-on therapy. The Physical Therapist will collaborate with hospital departments and medical staff, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow institutional policies and compliance standards. The position offers opportunities to engage in both outpatient and occasional inpatient care to support comprehensive rehabilitation services.

Location Highlights.

Discover outdoor recreation and small-town mountain living near the eastern Sierra Nevada. Bishop is located near the eastern entrance to Yosemite and a short drive (about 30 miles) from Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Mountain for skiing and hiking. The area features the Owens River and Bishop Creek for fishing and rafting, and the nearby Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is within approximately 40 miles for scenic drives and trails. The town offers a quieter lifestyle with local farmers markets, the Bishop Mule Days cultural event, and a reasonable commute to state and national outdoor recreation sites.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.