Travel Physical Therapist
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,285/weekOverview
- Start Date07/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist (PT) for a Post Acute care setting in Sacramento, California. The therapist will provide outpatient services primarily at a skilled nursing facility, with training to float to an inpatient acute care hospital located nearby. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.
Job Details:
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Position: Physical Therapist (Outpatient)
- Shift Hours: 8-hour days, with two weekend shifts per month, first to float as needed
- Schedule: Days; 8 hours per shift; minimum 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: California Physical Therapist (PT) license, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, minimum two years of experience, experience working independently and performing transfers, excellent communication skills, experience with Cerner electronic charting system
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with total joint replacements, stroke, deconditioning, pneumonia, balance difficulties, and managing geriatric patients with chronic conditions; ability to work closely with an interdisciplinary team
- Additional Information: The typical patient load is 8-9 patients per day, with diagnoses including CVA, TKA, THA, COPD, among others. The role involves providing outpatient services with a focus on post-acute rehabilitation. The hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.
- Submission Requirements: Two supervisor references from modality submitting to (charge accepted) at submittalone within the last 12 months and one within the last 3 years; a copy of the drivers license is required at submittal to validate legal name; the candidates pulse must reflect the name on a government-issued ID.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Allied
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
Pros
Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
About Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
- Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
- Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
- Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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