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