Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Location: Santa Rosa, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Acute care hospital setting with 277 staffed beds
• Patient load: 8-10 patients per day
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
• Reduced orientation: 0 hours Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) compared to standard 40 hours
• Must be willing to float to acute rehab units with proper orientation
• Locals accepted; pending licenses not accepted
• Floating between like units required
• Block scheduling available at manager’s discretion

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute care hospital with Epic electronic health record system
• Free parking available
• Scrub colors vary by role; PT-specific colors not specified
• On-call requirements not specified
• Weekend requirements not specified

Additional Notes

• Must comply with floating policy acknowledgment (may float to other facilities within reasonable distance)
• Orientation and training modules required annually via LMS (Workramp), including regulatory and specialty-specific modules
• Photo for badge required (passport style with neutral background)
• Epic training modules required as applicable
• State-specific background and license verifications required if applicable (e.g., Washington, Oregon) but not relevant for California placement

Summary

This is a 13-week travel Physical Therapist position in an acute care hospital in Santa Rosa, CA. The role requires at least 1 year of acute rehab or related experience, a valid California PT license, and willingness to float to acute rehab units. The position offers a day shift with a standard 40-hour workweek and reduced orientation time. Candidates must meet comprehensive health, background, and credentialing requirements.