Physical Therapist Post-Acute Care
Sacramento, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist (Post Acute) - Travel Contract

Location: Sacramento, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Provide physical therapy primarily in a skilled nursing facility setting with some float to an inpatient acute care hospital on the same campus.
• Treat approximately 8-9 patients per day in a post-acute care environment.
• Patient population includes geriatric patients with chronic conditions such as total joint replacements, stroke (CVA), deconditioning, pneumonia, balance difficulties, COPD, orthopedic and neurological diagnoses.
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team.
• Perform transfers independently and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Use Cerner EMR system.
• No rehab aides, OTAs, or PTAs available.
• Orientation specific to floor/unit provided.
• Uniform color: burgundy scrubs.
• Inpatient only.
• Weekend shifts: 2 per month (every other weekend schedule).
• Holidays may be required.
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, typically starting at 8:00 AM.

Required Qualifications

• Active California Physical Therapist license.
• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience.
• Current BLS certification (AHA).
• Able to provide 2 supervisory references from modality submissions: one within the last 12 months and one within the last 3 years.
• Must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any facility associated with the specified health system within the past year; PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable.
• Valid government-issued ID matching legal name on application (no middle initials or names).

Additional Information

• No prescreening; interviews conducted by the manager.
• Coverage required for multiple stations/units labeled A, B, C, and D.
• Candidates must be comfortable floating between skilled nursing and inpatient acute care settings.