Acute Inpatient Physical Therapist
Bakersfield, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,219/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Physical Therapist Job Opportunity - Bakersfield, California
Specialty: Physical Therapy (PT)
Location: Bakersfield, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Job Details
Setting: Acute Inpatient
Patient Load: Approximately 12 patients treated per day
Patient Types / Diagnoses:
- General Medical / Deconditioned
- Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
- Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
- Spinal surgery
- General orthopedic patients
- Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) patients
Areas to Cover:
- Medical/Surgical
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Emergency Room (ER)
Experience Required:
- Acute Inpatient Physical Therapy experience is required
Certifications Required:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- California PT License
Schedule & Work Conditions
- Typical Shift: Mostly 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Occasional Shift: One day per week from 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Weekend Requirement: One weekend every third weekend (with the Monday and Friday off following that weekend)
- Holiday Requirement: None
Additional Information
- Orientation:
- General hospital orientation followed by a few days rotating through different areas to become familiar with the system
- Dress Code: Burgundy polo and scrub or khaki bottoms
- Support Staff: No PTAs available; one aide covers one hospital
- Float Schedule: Days, every other week (EOW), first to float
This position is suitable for a Physical Therapist with acute inpatient experience looking for a structured schedule and diverse patient population in a hospital setting.
Employer
Host Healthcare
232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Bakersfield, CA
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Bakersfield, CA here's what you should know:- Bakersfield's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 95°F, and winter average lows are around 39°F.
- Short term rentals are easy to find in Bakersfield, with many options available for furnished housing.
- Bakersfield is car-friendly, with a majority of residents relying on personal vehicles.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Bakersfield has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality concerns.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Bakersfield offers a variety of restaurants featuring local and international cuisines.
- The city has a vibrant arts and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
- Sports enthusiasts can partake in local events and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
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