Travel Contract

Physical Therapist - Long-Term Acute Care
Gardena, California
HRSR25

$2,119-2,789/week
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
Highlighted offer

Host Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity

Compare 21 agency options
Apply with multiple agencies to increase your chances of success.
Best chance of placement
Host Healthcare
4.8rating(1094 reviews)
$2,338/week
Hourly Rate$59
Stated hours40

Job info

PT

Overview

  • Role: PT
  • Specialty: Long-term acute care
  • Employment type: Travel
  • Location: Gardena, California
  • Shift: Day
  • Openings: 1
  • Weekly guaranteed hours: 32-40
  • Weekend hours: Not required, but may be scheduled based on need and availability

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Physical Therapist license in California
  • Physical Therapist (1 year of experience)
  • Physical Therapist experience within the last year
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience in a(n) Acute Care setting

Preferred Qualifications

  • Acute care experience
  • Experience with cardiopulmonary conditions

Unit / Patient Population

  • Unit size: 58 beds
  • Patient population: Adult, long-term acute, medically complex, including cardiopulmonary, neuro, and ortho patients

Equipment / Clinical Environment

  • Wheelchair, front-wheeled walker, rolling walker, single-point cane, quad cane, hemi walker, platform walker
  • Parallel bars, stairs
  • Sara Steady lift, Hoyer lift, hover mat

Common Diagnoses / Treatments

  • Respiratory failure
  • CHF
  • ESRD
  • CVA

Dress Code

  • Any scrub color
  • No blue jeans, shorts, or hats

About Gardena, CA

As a Travel Physical Therapist in Gardena, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Gardena, CA is higher than the national average, particularly in housing and transportation.
  • Wages may be higher to accommodate for the increased cost of living.
Weather
  • Gardena experiences mild winters with average lows around 46°F and warm summers with average highs around 78°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Gardena, CA and can be found with relative ease.
Transportation
  • Gardena is car-friendly, with easy access to major freeways.
  • Public transportation options include bus services provided by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro).
Demographics
  • Gardena has a diverse population with a mix of ethnicities.
  • The age range is varied, with a significant portion of the population falling within the working-age bracket.
  • Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality concerns.
  • There is a notable population of travel nurses due to the proximity to healthcare facilities in the Los Angeles area.
Things to Do
  • Gardena offers a variety of restaurants featuring diverse cuisines, and it is in close proximity to the vibrant art and music scene of Los Angeles.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy nearby professional sporting events, and outdoor activities are accessible in the surrounding areas such as hiking trails and beaches.
Was this helpful?
We strive to have reliable information about every job. Tell us what we've got wrong so we can correct it.Report an issue

Browse similar jobs

View job details
Travel Contract

Travel Physical Therapist

  • Pleasanton, CA
  • Health Advocates Network - Allied
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
$4,830/week
View job details
Travel Contract

Travel Physical Therapist

  • Bishop, CA
  • National Staffing Solutions-Therapy
  • 5x8 hrs
$3,734/week
Posted 2 days ago
View job details
Travel Contract

Physical Therapist - Inpatient

  • Quincy, CA
  • Medlivo Therapy
  • 5x8 hrs
$3,700/week
View all similar jobs