Travel Physical Therapist
Clearlake, CA
Thrive Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Title

Physical Therapist (AHCL)

City/State: Clearlake, California

Shift: Days, 8 Hour Days, 08:00:00-16:00:00

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Start Date: 07/20/2026

Job Description:

Works under limited supervision while administering various APTA standard physical therapy treatments for disabilities, injuries, and diseases, to relieve pain, restore motor function and maintain optimal performance.

Responsibilities:

• Administers physical therapy treatments in accordance with standard physical therapy practice as defined by physical therapy publications and schools.
• Assumes responsibility for observing work schedule and job requirements, maintaining compliance with hospital and departmental policies including overtime, attendance, vacation, confidentiality, etc.
• Attends case conferences and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Completes the evaluations and discharge forms within 24 hours of physician order and discharge, respectively.
• Consistently plans health care services based on physician orders and patient needs.
• Documents patient assessment and ongoing care concisely according to agency policy and physical therapy standards.
• Encourages team members to promote patient and family independence and prepare patients for discharge.
• Ensures coordination of health care team services and community resources.
• Instructs home care personnel in correct lifting techniques and use of body mechanics and lifting equipment.
• Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, licenses, certifications, and education requirements.
• Orients and supervises new physical therapy staff in home health.
• Participates in the Performance Improvement Plan activities as needed.
• Plans and coordinates referrals to other health care team members as appropriate.
• Communicates changes in patients' conditions and/or orders to other team members promptly.
• Supervises administration of treatments to patients by PT Assistants and aides.