Outpatient Physical Therapist
Chula Vista, CA
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join our team as a traveling Physical Therapist in Chula Vista, CA, working in an outpatient clinic. 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 (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Outpatient experience required. Must have experience evaluating and treating orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions in an outpatient setting.
• Must be able to complete timely, accurate documentation, including goal writing, functional quality indicators, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry per clinic policy and payer requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans and progress patients toward discharge goals.
• Experience supervising or delegating to therapy assistants or aides preferred.
• No new grads. Minimum of one year of clinical experience in outpatient physical therapy preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Outpatient clinic.
• Shift pattern: 5x8, Monday–Friday schedule.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Duration: 13-week assignment.

Location Highlights

Chula Vista offers coastal and suburban living with easy access to outdoor recreation and urban amenities. The city sits approximately 10 miles south of downtown San Diego and is about 20 miles north of the U.S.–Mexico border, providing easy access to downtown San Diego attractions and cross-border dining. Chula Vista is a short drive (about 20–30 minutes) to Mission Bay and Coronado Beach for waterfront activities and offers proximity (30–40 minute drives) to Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and Cabrillo National Monument for hiking and coastal views. The area includes family-friendly neighborhoods and a growing entertainment district at Bayfront Park, with multiple parks, marinas, and walking trails that suit an active, suburban coastal lifestyle.

Job Summary

Performs comprehensive evaluations and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans based on patient needs, goals, and physician direction. Provides discipline-specific therapy services, delegates to support staff as appropriate, and ensures functional treatment programs that support community return. Educates patients, families, students, and coworkers. Completes documentation in compliance with state, federal, and clinic requirements. Participates in performance improvement activities and maintains professional licensure and competency requirements. Adheres to organizational policies on safety, appearance, attendance, and professionalism.

Additional Information

Position requires adherence to safety protocols including safe patient handling and infection control. Candidate will participate in student education as assigned. Professional development planning and participation in continuing education are expected. This assignment does not accept new graduates.