Physical Therapist - Travel Contract
Company: Jackson Therapy Partners
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others.
Join our team as a traveling Physical Therapist in Chula Vista, CA,
working in an outpatient clinic. Apply now and a recruiter will
reach out with more details. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s,
Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited
program approved by the APTA. Active California Physical Therapy
license required to start the assignment. BLS (Basic Life Support)
certification from AHA or ARC may be required. Outpatient
experience required. Must have experience evaluating and treating
orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions in an outpatient
setting. Must be able to complete timely, accurate documentation,
including goal writing, functional quality indicators, letters of
medical necessity, and charge entry per clinic policy and payer
requirements. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement
individualized treatment plans and progress patients toward
discharge goals. Experience supervising or delegating to therapy
assistants or aides preferred. No new grads. Minimum of one year of
clinical experience in outpatient physical therapy preferred.
Assignment Details Facility type: Outpatient clinic. Shift pattern:
5x8, Monday–Friday schedule. Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Duration: 13-week assignment. Location Highlights Chula Vista
offers coastal and suburban living with easy access to outdoor
recreation and urban amenities. The city sits approximately 10
miles south of downtown San Diego and is about 20 miles north of
the U.S.–Mexico border, providing easy access to downtown San Diego
attractions and cross-border dining. Chula Vista is a short drive
(about 20–30 minutes) to Mission Bay and Coronado Beach for
waterfront activities and offers proximity (30–40 minute drives) to
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and Cabrillo National Monument
for hiking and coastal views. The area includes family-friendly
neighborhoods and a growing entertainment district at Bayfront
Park, with multiple parks, marinas, and walking trails that suit an
active, suburban coastal lifestyle. Job Summary Performs
comprehensive evaluations and develops, implements, and modifies
treatment plans based on patient needs, goals, and physician
direction. Provides discipline-specific therapy services, delegates
to support staff as appropriate, and ensures functional treatment
programs that support community return. Educates patients,
families, students, and coworkers. Completes documentation in
compliance with state, federal, and clinic requirements.
Participates in performance improvement activities and maintains
professional licensure and competency requirements. Adheres to
organizational policies on safety, appearance, attendance, and
professionalism. Additional Information Position requires adherence
to safety protocols including safe patient handling and infection
control. Candidate will participate in student education as
assigned. Professional development planning and participation in
continuing education are expected. This assignment does not accept
new graduates.
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