Outpatient Physical Therapist
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,400/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Physical Therapist Outpatient (PT OP) Location TBD. This outpatient physical therapy position involves evaluating and developing treatment plans for assigned patients, focusing on functional recovery and safe return to community activities. The role emphasizes patient education, professional development, and adherence to safety and organizational standards.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree, Location, and Experience: Degree in Physical Therapy from an Accredited School; 6 months to 1+ Year of Outpatient Clinical Experience; CPR Certification; Outpatient experience; active/applicable license for the State where work will be performed; 0 years minimum experience.
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Responsible for completing comprehensive evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans based on clinical reasoning to meet discharge goals within an established length of stay.
- Ensures accurate and timely documentation, including evaluation reports, goal setting, and medical necessity letters, in compliance with state, federal, and organizational policies.
- Participates in student training programs, fostering a positive learning environment with appropriate supervision and evaluations.
- Pursues ongoing professional development through continuing education, self-study, and participation in professional activities.
- Maintains licensure in good standing and complies with state Practice Act and regulatory agency standards.
- Demonstrates safety awareness and promotes patient and employee safety in all professional practices.
- Applies performance improvement methodologies to enhance service quality and organizational objectives.
- Provides care under signed, valid physician orders and insurance approvals, ensuring ethical and professional conduct.
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
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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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