Location & Practice Overview

Base Location San Diego, CA
Practice Type Travel / contract staffing assignments
Care Setting Various healthcare facilities
Department Physical Therapy
Position Structure Full-time travel assignment

Responsibilities

  • Examine patients and create individualized recovery plans aimed at restoring function and reducing pain.
  • Deliver therapeutic exercises, stretches, and manual therapy techniques during rehabilitation sessions.
  • Apply specialized equipment and hands-on interventions that may help limit the need for surgery or prescription medications.
  • Track patient progress, modify treatment plans as indicated, and complete documentation in the facility’s EMR system.
  • Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other team members to support consistent patient care goals.
  • Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and strategies for injury prevention.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must meet California licensing standards and hold recent clinical experience in physical therapy. Travel background is preferred but not required.

Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent from an accredited program
License
Active California Physical Therapist license, or ability to obtain prior to start
Experience
Minimum 1 year of recent Physical Therapist experience
Certification
BLS required; board certification current or eligible
Additional
Travel experience preferred; willingness to work across varied clinical settings

Compensation & Benefits

Weekly compensation is estimated between $2,000 and $2,800. Specific package details, including any stipends, are confirmed per assignment.

  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match of 100% on the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%
  • Accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection plus Employee Assistance Program with legal and financial support
  • Travel and housing stipends may be available depending on the assignment

Schedule & Work Environment

Weekly Hours Typically 36–40 hours
Assignment Type Full-time travel contract
Work Model Onsite at assigned facilities
Call None specified

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Clinicians treat adults and geriatric patients who need rehabilitation to regain function, manage pain, and support recovery. Care occurs across different facility types using each site’s EMR and standard therapy session formats.

Age Groups Adults and geriatrics
Clinical Focus Rehabilitation and functional recovery
Setting Variety Multiple healthcare facilities
Documentation Facility-specific EMR systems
Care Approach Hands-on interventions and therapeutic exercise

About OneStaff Medical

OneStaff Medical is an independently owned staffing firm that places healthcare professionals in travel and contract roles nationwide. The company focuses on providing dedicated recruiter support and access to a range of assignment locations, including San Diego.

Organization Type Independently owned staffing firm
Primary Focus Travel and contract healthcare staffing
Geographic Reach Assignments available across the United States
Support Model Dedicated recruiting specialists

Frequently Asked Questions

Are housing and travel stipends guaranteed with this assignment?
Stipends for travel and housing may be available based on the specific assignment. They are not automatically guaranteed; candidates should confirm details with the recruiter for the current San Diego opportunity.
Is this a permanent staff position or a contract role?
This is a full-time travel contract assignment, not a permanent staff role. Assignments are temporary and facility-based.
Will I work at only one facility or multiple sites during the assignment?
Therapists are placed at various healthcare facilities. The exact number of sites depends on the individual assignment and is confirmed prior to start.
Does the role involve prescribing medications?
No. Physical therapists in this role focus on examination, therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, and patient education. Medication prescribing is outside the scope of practice for this position.

Travel Physical Therapist in San Diego, CA

This travel Physical Therapist contract places clinicians across Southern California healthcare facilities serving adult and geriatric rehabilitation needs. The work centers on functional recovery through examination, plan development, therapeutic exercise, and manual techniques while documenting in each site’s EMR and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. OneStaff Medical structures the role as a full-time onsite assignment typically lasting 36–40 hours weekly. Candidates bring a DPT or equivalent, California licensure (or the ability to secure it before start), at least one year of recent experience, and BLS certification. The arrangement offers exposure to varied clinical environments and documentation systems without a fixed single-facility commitment, supporting therapists who prefer sequential travel placements in the San Diego region.

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