Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a travel Physical Therapist team in Mission Viejo, CA, delivering home health physical therapy to patients recovering from injury or managing chronic conditions. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Entry-level degree in Physical Therapy required: Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree from an accredited program recognized by the APTA.
• Active California Physical Therapist license required prior to assignment start.
• Minimum 1 year of home health experience with a Medicare-certified facility is required by client.
• Experience with HCHB electronic medical record is required.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Productivity expectation: approximately 30 points per week as specified by client (preferred).
• Preferred: previous travel PT experience and familiarity with Medicare home health documentation and billing practices.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Home Health
• Shift Name: Days
• Shift Details: Days, 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday
• Schedule: Typical schedule listed as M-F 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with 40 guaranteed hours per week
• EMR: HCHB required
• Productivity: 30 points per week
• Client requirement: must have minimum one year of home health experience with a Medicare-certified facility
• May require following client policies for territory assignment; on-call or weekend requirements listed as TBD by client.

Location Highlights

Mission Viejo offers a suburban, outdoor-oriented lifestyle with access to coastal and mountain recreation. The city is within 10 miles of Laguna Beach and 50 miles from the San Gabriel Mountains, providing coastal beaches and nearby hiking at O’Neill Regional Park. Mission Viejo Lake and Oso Creek Trail offer local waterfront and walking paths under a 15-minute drive from central neighborhoods. The area is 50 miles south of Los Angeles and 60 miles north of San Diego, with regional transit options including Interstate 5 and Metrolink stations within a commute for regional travel. Nearby attractions include South Coast Plaza shopping in Costa Mesa and Mission San Juan Capistrano historical sites, supporting a suburban lifestyle with access to urban amenities and outdoor adventure.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. Benefits include weekly pay, medical benefits options, 401(k) matching, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing assistance options, and travel and license reimbursement. Reach out to confirm benefit eligibility and start details.

Impacting Patient Care

Join a team providing skilled home health physical therapy in Southern California. This role supports clinical autonomy, documentation using HCHB, and patient-centered care across a variety of home settings.

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 welcome diverse candidates and are committed to an inclusive workplace.