Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Oakland, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,634/weekOverview
- Start Date04/13/2026
- 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
Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Location: Oakland, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
Seeking a Physical Therapist with experience in inpatient acute rehabilitation, specifically including stroke and brain injury rehab. Candidates with at least 6-12 months in neuro rehabilitation are preferred. The patient population is complex and vulnerable, requiring specialized skills.
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8's)
Required Qualifications
- Valid Physical Therapist license in California
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Additional Requirements
- Must be willing to travel up to 50 miles if local
- Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings are required
- Physical exam within 1 year of start
- Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually
- Immunizations and health screenings including TB, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Flu vaccine (seasonal), and drug screening
- Completion of facility-specific documents and orientations prior to start
- Employment history verification covering 7 years with no gaps over 30 days
- References: 2 professional references required for clinical positions
Patient Population
- Inpatient acute rehabilitation patients
- Focus on stroke and brain injury rehabilitation
- Complex and vulnerable neuro patients
Summary
This is a 13-week travel Physical Therapist contract in inpatient acute rehab requiring a California PT license, BLS certification, and at least 2 years of PT experience with neuro rehab patients. The role involves working weekdays with a standard day shift and caring for a complex patient population. First-time travelers are welcome to apply. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific onboarding is mandatory.
Note: Pay rate and contact details have been omitted per privacy guidelines.
Employer
Host Healthcare
224 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
I had an amazing experience working with Mikayla Serafin as my travel nurse recruiter. As this was my first travel contract, I was a little nervous going in, but she made the entire process feel smooth and seamless from start to finish. Her communication was excellent—she was always available, responsive, and quick to find answers to any questions I had. I truly felt like she had my best interests in mind at all times, and I never once felt pressured into making decisions. Mikayla is supportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about the nurses she works with. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering travel nursing—she will not disappoint!
Cons
I honestly don’t have any, that’s how great Host Healthcare is.
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
About Oakland, CA
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Oakland, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Oakland is higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 72-75°F, and winter average lows are around 45-48°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Oakland, but they may require some searching due to high demand in the area.
- Oakland is relatively car-friendly, but public transportation options such as buses, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), and ferries are also available for getting around.
- Oakland is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.
- Oakland offers a variety of activities including fine dining, waterfront excursions, walks and cruises around Lake Merritt, museums, art galleries, shops, performing arts venues, and musical performances at historic theaters.
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