Job Summary
Physical Therapist Inpatient (PT IP) position in Gardena, California. This role involves providing inpatient physical therapy services within a long-term acute care facility, focusing on adult patients with complex medical conditions such as cardiopulmonary issues. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment situated between the excitement of Los Angeles and the scenic beaches of the Pacific.
Job Details
- Location: Gardena, California
- Role: Physical Therapist (PT) – Inpatient (IP)
- Specialty: Long-term acute care
- Position Type: Contract, 1 opening available
- Shift: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- End Date: 01/31/2027
- Required Qualifications: Valid PT license, bachelor’s degree, 1+ years of experience in acute care or cardiopulmonary conditions, located in California or willing to obtain California licensure, minimum 1 year of experience
- Additional Information: The patient population includes adult, long-term acute, and medically complex cases such as respiratory failure, CHF, ESRD, and CVA. The unit is staffed with a variety of equipment including W/C, FWW, RW, SPC, QC, HW, PFW, parallel bars, stairs, Sara Steady lift, Hoyer lift, hover mat, and uses Net Health and ProTouch electronic health record systems. The candidate should possess collaborative, initiative-taking, flexible, and positive personalities.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
