Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,971 to $3,171 per week in Oakland, CA

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Oakland, CA where you will treat outpatient orthopedic injuries in a clinic setting and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Current, active California Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS Certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience evaluating and treating patients with musculoskeletal and outpatient orthopedic injuries in a clinic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate treatment plans and patient progress to medical teams, including orthopedic and hand surgeons.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday in an outpatient orthopedic clinic setting, typical daytime hours (center hours described as 8-5 Monday thru Friday).
• Client prefers candidates with prior clinic teamwork experience and familiarity identifying issues for center colleagues (preferred).

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient.
• Assignment Duration: 13 Week.
• Positions Available: 1.
• Typical Behavior Characteristics: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, outpatient orthopedics.
• Clinicians will evaluate and treat patients with musculoskeletal injuries and report progress to in-house and specialty doctors.

Location Highlights

Oakland, CA offers diverse outdoor and urban experiences within short drives. Lake Merritt is a central waterfront landmark located minutes from downtown and features a 3.4-mile lakeside path and bird sanctuary. The city is adjacent to regional attractions such as Tilden Regional Park, about a 20-minute drive to hiking and the botanical garden, and Mount Diablo State Park approximately 30–40 minutes east for panoramic views and trails. The Jack London Square waterfront district provides dining, transit access via Amtrak/AC Transit, and ferry connections to San Francisco in under 30 minutes. Oakland supports an urban, culturally diverse lifestyle with museums like the Oakland Museum of California and frequent farmers markets in neighborhood districts such as Temescal and Grand Lake.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. Benefits include comprehensive medical options, 401k matching, travel and license reimbursement, recruiter support, referral bonuses, and housing assistance where offered.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel Physical Therapist to gain clinical variety and professional growth while working in outpatient orthopedic settings. Opportunities include contract, temp-to-hire, and direct hire arrangements. A recruiter will contact you with next steps.

EEO Statement

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.