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Physical Therapist – Acute Rehab
Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding

$2,074-2,577/week

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Physical Therapist (PT) - California, Redding

Job Details

Specialty: Physical Therapy
Location: Redding, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Four 10-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Weekend Requirement: Work every 3rd weekend, possibly every other weekend
Holidays: Work integrated into permanent staff rotation
Orientation: 8 hours floor-specific orientation for all modalities
Floating: No floating required

Patient Population & Unit

Rehab unit (PT, OT, Speech)
Common diagnoses: cardiac, stroke (facility is stroke certified), orthopedic, ICU, neuro, med-surg
Pediatrics ward (low volume), neonatal ICU present but travelers are not required to work NICU or pediatrics

Required Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience in Physical Therapy
At least 1 year of acute care hospital experience
Active California Physical Therapy license
BLS certification
COVID-19 vaccination required
Open to first-time travel therapists (prior travel experience not required)

Additional Information

PT staff coverage 7 days a week
Team leader available when manager is not present
Dress code: polo or button-down long sleeve shirt (burgundy, provided), dark solid pants; no scrubs allowed
EMR system: Cerner

Facility

Mercy Medical Center Redding

4.2rating(20 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Mercy Medical Center Redding

3.0rating

Anonymous

Telemetry (RN)

Review of Mercy Medical Center Redding on Jan 8, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
267 beds

ADDRESS2175 Rosaline AvenueRedding, CA 96001

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About Redding, CA

As a Travel Physical Therapist in Redding, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Redding, CA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs range from 90-100°F, while winter lows average around 30-40°F.
Redding experiences long summers and mild winters.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Redding, CA, with options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Redding is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Redding has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Redding offers a variety of activities including exploring Turtle Bay Exploration Park, visiting the Sundial Bridge, and enjoying outdoor activities at Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown Lake.
There are also options for dining, art, music, and sports in the area.

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