Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Apple Valley, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,657/weekOverview
- Start Date08/25/2026
- 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
PT Acute Care Hospital
Overview
- Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Location: Apple Valley, California
- Employment type: Travel/Contract
- Start date: ASAP
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Tuesday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
- Hours: 40 per week
- Facility type: Acute care hospital
- Beds: 212
- Charting system: Epic
- Parking: Free parking
Required Qualifications
- 1 year of experience in the specialty
- First-time travelers accepted
- California PT license
- BLS certification
Role Details
- Acute care physical therapy assignment
- Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are accepted
- RTO must be included at time of submission
- Block scheduling may be accommodated at manager discretion
- Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
Clinical Experience / Skills
- Acute care
- Home exercise programs
- Lifting and transfer
- Patient and family education
- ER
- Geriatrics
- ICU
- Medical-surgical
- Orthopedics
- AROM/AAROM/PROM
- Assistive devices
- Body mechanics
- Pain assessment
- Skin integrity
- Strength testing
- Vital signs
- Discharge planning
- Evaluation
- Plan of care
- Reassessments
- Short-term goals
- Call lights
- Crutches
- Gait belt
- Hospital bed
- Standard walker
- Supplemental O2
- COPD
- CHF
- CABG
- MI
- Gait training
- Hip fractures/injuries
- Knee injuries/tendinopathy
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Post-stroke rehabilitation
Employer
Host Healthcare
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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 Apple Valley, CA
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Apple Valley, CA here's what you should know:- Apple Valley'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.
- Average summer highs are around 95°F, with lows around 60°F.
- Winter highs average around 60°F, with lows around 30°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Apple Valley, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Apple Valley is car-friendly, with most residents relying on personal vehicles.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The population in Apple Valley is diverse, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the desert climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Apple Valley offers a variety of restaurants, especially with a focus on American cuisine.
- There are opportunities to explore art and music, and outdoor activities such as hiking and camping are popular due to the proximity to national parks and forests.
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