- Company: Host Healthcare
- Location: Bakersfield, California
- Salary: $2,066–$2,219/wk
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Host Healthcare is hiring a Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Bakersfield, CA, offering weekly pay between $2,066 and $2,219 on a 13-week assignment beginning June 30, 2026. Join an award-winning travel healthcare team and bring rehabilitative care to patients across Kern County.
About the Role
This is a full-time, on-site travel contract for a licensed Physical Therapist based in Bakersfield, California. Working a day shift, you will help patients restore mobility, manage pain, and regain independence through individualized therapy programs. The position is available immediately, making it ideal for clinicians ready to start a new assignment with a trusted travel healthcare partner.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patient mobility, strength, and functional limitations to build tailored treatment plans
- Deliver hands-on physical therapy interventions and therapeutic exercise programs during day-shift hours
- Track patient progress and adjust care plans to support measurable recovery goals
- Educate patients and families on rehabilitation techniques and at-home care
- Document treatment accurately and coordinate with the broader care team
Qualifications
- Active Physical Therapist (PT) license valid in California
- Eligibility to take on a 13-week travel assignment in Bakersfield, CA starting June 30, 2026
- Availability for full-time, day-shift work on-site
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and adaptability in new care settings
- Prior physical therapy experience preferred
Compensation
- Weekly pay ranging from $2,066 to $2,219
- 13-week contract duration with an immediate start
About Host Healthcare
Host Healthcare is an award-winning travel healthcare staffing company that connects skilled clinicians with rewarding assignments nationwide. Known for supporting travelers throughout every step of their journey, Host Healthcare pairs each professional with a dedicated recruiter who helps match the right role to your career goals. This Travel Physical Therapist opening in Bakersfield, CA reflects the company's ongoing commitment to placing talented therapists where their skills make the greatest impact.
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- Role Travel Physical Therapist
- Employer Host Healthcare
- Location Bakersfield, California
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $2,066–$2,219/wk
- Posted May 19, 2026
- Apply by July 27, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (327 words)
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- Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
- Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
- Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
- Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
- Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or appropriate others to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.
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