Physical Therapist - PT (PHYT)

Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Inpatient Bakersfield, California Contract Duration: Mar 4, 2026 – Jun 3, 2026 (13 Weeks) Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,253.98 Schedule: Day Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Occasional 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM) Position Overview Trinity Healthcare Talent Services is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist (PT) for an Acute Inpatient role at Mercy Hospital Southwest – Bakersfield . This position involves working across multiple acute care units, including Med/Surg, ICU, and ER , treating a diverse patient population with orthopedic, neurological, and general medical conditions. Facility Information Facility: Mercy Hospital Southwest – Bakersfield Location: Bakersfield, CA Setting: Acute Inpatient Charting System: Cerner Contract Length: 13 Weeks Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive patient evaluations Develop and implement individualized treatment plans (POC) Treat patients with conditions such as: Total knee/hip replacements (TKA/THA) Stroke (CVA) Spinal surgeries General deconditioning Provide: Gait training Mobility and strength training Functional rehabilitation Work across units: Med/Surg, ICU, ER Manage 12± patients per day Document patient care using Cerner EMR Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams Clinical Highlights Acute inpatient hospital setting Diverse caseload (ortho + neuro + ICU exposure) Strong hands-on clinical experience No PTA support (independent practice) Scheduling Details Standard: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Occasional: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend (With Friday & Monday off) Holiday Requirement: None Required Qualifications Active California PT License BLS Certification (AHA required) Acute Inpatient PT experience (MANDATORY) Preferred Qualifications ICU or ER experience Strong orthopedic and neuro rehab skills Experience working independently Compliance Notes Floating required across units Must be comfortable handling full caseload independently Facility may cancel up to 4 shifts per contract Why Consider This Assignment Solid pay for California Strong acute care experience Exposure to ICU + ER + Med/Surg Structured schedule with compensatory days off Ideal Candidate Profile Strong acute inpatient PT background Comfortable in high-acuity environments Independent clinician (no PTA support) SCREENING CHECK – PT (Acute Inpatient) Must Have California PT License BLS (AHA) Acute inpatient experience