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Physical Therapist
Merced, California
Mercy Medical Center Merced

$2,016-2,454/week
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Physical Therapist Job Summary

Location

  • Merced, California

Job Type

  • Travel contract
  • Day shift

Schedule

  • 10-hour shifts
  • 40 hours per week
  • Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Required Qualifications

  • 2 full years of physical therapy experience
  • Active BLS
  • Active California PT license

Setting

  • Hospital-based inpatient and outpatient therapy coverage

Patient Population

  • Adult and geriatric inpatient population
  • Outpatient pediatric through geriatric population

Key Responsibilities

  • Inpatient acute hospital physical therapy
  • May float to support inpatient acute hospital coverage

Additional Details

  • Weekend coverage has been worked on a split weekend schedule for PT travelers
  • General department orientation with skills checklist and assigned clinician
  • Burgundy polo or long sleeve shirt, black pants, and shoes are required
  • Cerner is used for documentation

Facility

Mercy Medical Center Merced

3.1rating(24 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Mercy Medical Center Merced

Gordon H
Gordon H
Registered Respiratory Therapist (Allied Health Professional)
Staff Position Aug '25
5.0rating

Pros

Manager

Cons

None

Review of Mercy Medical Center Merced on Jul 1, 2026
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DetailsVerification data is contributed by healthcare professionals like you, who leave reviews on Vivian.
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 186 beds
ADDRESS333 Mercy AvenueMerced, CA 95340
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About Merced, CA

As a Travel Physical Therapist in Merced, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Merced's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages may be slightly lower to match the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average high is around 95°F, and the winter average low is around 38°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available but may require some searching as they are not as abundant as in larger cities.
Transportation
  • Merced is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • Merced has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Merced offers a variety of restaurants, especially with diverse cuisines.
  • It has a thriving arts scene with galleries and theaters.
  • Outdoor activities include hiking, biking, and water sports on nearby lakes.
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