Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Petaluma, CA
American Consultants
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Physical Therapist, Acute Care – Petaluma, CA 94954

Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: Petaluma, California

Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (08:00 - 16:30). 13-week assignment with 40 hours of orientation. Float coverage between inpatient and outpatient settings required. May be asked to float to nearby locations if able.

Highlights:

• Acute care physical therapy position with mixed inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
• Work with adult and geriatric populations in medical-surgical and hospitalist settings
• Opportunity to work independently with strong interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, and social services
• Epic charting system experience utilized
• No wound care required
• Community hospital setting with preferred experience in both inpatient and outpatient adult care

Requirements:

• Active California state Physical Therapy license (Compact license accepted)
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required
• At least 1 year of acute care experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Strong time management skills and ability to work independently
• Experience with inpatient and outpatient settings for adult populations preferred
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years

Why Join Us?

This travel physical therapy position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive acute care environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary resources. You'll gain valuable experience working independently while treating diverse patient populations across both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role provides excellent professional development in acute care physical therapy with a focus on medical-surgical and hospitalist patient populations.