Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,131 to $2,331 per week in Los Angeles, CA

Company: Jackson Therapy Partners
Location: Tarzana
Posted on: March 28, 2026

Job Description:

Physical Therapist Location: Los Angeles, CA Agency: Jackson Therapy Partners Pay: $2,131 to $2,331 per week Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist assignment in Los Angeles, CA at an outpatient facility where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. 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. Active California Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment. BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required. Minimum of 1 year of outpatient physical therapy experience preferred. (Preferred) Experience evaluating and developing treatment plans, documenting per regulatory and payer guidelines, and writing letters of medical necessity. Ability to supervise and delegate to therapy assistants and students as needed. Must not be a new graduate. Candidates must have prior clinical experience. Assignment Details Facility Type: Outpatient. Shift Pattern: 5x8. Schedule: 40 hours per week. Duration: 13 week assignment. Start Timeframe: Mid May start window. Candidates will be expected to follow clinic guidelines for appearance, attendance, and safety procedures. Location Highlights Los Angeles offers diverse urban and coastal experiences within short commutes. The city provides access to the Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach within a 20–30 minute drive from many central neighborhoods, and Griffith Park and the Griffith Observatory are located about 15–25 minutes from downtown offering hiking and city views. Los Angeles is adjacent to Malibu and the Pacific coastline for weekend beach access and surf options typically within a 30–60 minute drive, and it provides transit connections via Metro Rail and multiple major freeways for regional commuting. The area features cultural destinations such as the Getty Center and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, both within 30–40 minutes from central parts of the city, supporting an urban lifestyle with extensive dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation options. Standard Job Description: Evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans according to patient needs, goals, and physician direction. Delegates and directs discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients. Designs functional treatment programs to support effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator to patients, families, students, and coworkers. Completes medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner, including goal writing, functional quality indicator assessment, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with state, federal, and payer guidelines. Ensures care is provided under signed physician orders and within required approvals. Participates in student programs as assigned, providing supervision, learning objectives, and evaluations. Creates an individualized professional development plan with clinical management and pursues continuing education. Adheres to state practice act and maintains professional licensure and mandated continuing education. Demonstrates awareness of organizational performance improvement initiatives and contributes feedback through staff meetings or direct supervisor. Promotes patient and employee safety by adhering to safe patient handling, materials handling, infection control, slip/trip/fall prevention, and workplace safety practices. Follows clinic policies on appearance, attendance, and punctuality. Completes competencies required for direct care providers. 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. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

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