Physical Therapist - PT (PHYT)

About the position

Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care / General Therapy Palm Springs, California Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (March 9, 2026 – June 8, 2026) Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,425.72 Schedule: Day Shift | 5x8 Hours (09:00 AM – 05:00 PM) Position Overview Trinity Healthcare Talent Services is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist (PT) for an assignment at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, CA. This role involves providing comprehensive physical therapy services, including patient evaluations, treatment planning, and rehabilitation interventions in a hospital-based setting. Facility Information Facility: Desert Regional Medical Center Location: Palm Springs, CA Setting: Acute Care / Hospital-Based Therapy Department: Physical Therapy Key Responsibilities Perform patient evaluations and functional assessments Develop individualized treatment plans Administer therapeutic exercises and modalities Set realistic functional goals with patients and families Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans Ensure proper use of therapy techniques and modalities Maintain accurate and compliant documentation Clinical Environment Highlights ER/ED exposure possible Patient Ratio: ~1:4 29-bed ED with monitored patients Collaborative hospital setting Required Qualifications Active California PT License BLS Certification (AHA required) Hospital or acute care experience preferred Strong knowledge of therapy modalities & contraindications Scheduling & Assignment Details Shift: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Schedule: Monday – Friday (5x8 hours) Hours: 40 hours/week Contract Length: 13 weeks Onboarding & Compliance Requirements Health screening (TB, vaccinations, etc.) Drug screen & background check Skills checklist & competency validation Orientation & required modules Timekeeping via hospital system Why Consider This Assignment High-paying California contract ($2.4K/week) Work in a well-equipped acute care hospital Beautiful location – Palm Springs lifestyle Strong clinical exposure in hospital setting