Traveling Physical Therapist
How this pay compares
Open travel physical therapist assignments post a median of $2,268 a week, the middle half $2,050 to $2,460, across 1,317 assignments. Staff pay is hourly and carries no stipends, so it is not set beside it.
Tax-free stipend limit here
GSA's per diem rate for Los Angeles, CA (GSA's Los Angeles area) is $199 a night for lodging in November 2026 and $86 a day for meals and incidentals: $1,995 a week. Agencies set tax-free housing and meal stipends against it, for a traveler who keeps a tax home elsewhere; the posting's own figure says what this assignment pays. Stipend limits in California.
Licensed in another state?
California is not issuing PT Compact privileges, so a physical therapist or PT assistant licensed in another state needs a California license for this job. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a California license, apply to the Physical Therapy Board of California for a license by endorsement ($450, by its own page): what California asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What California requires of a physical therapist
Physical Therapist License, from the Physical Therapy Board of California.
- An endorsement applicant applies online through BreEZe, passes the California Jurisprudence Assessment Module (CAL-JAM), submits fingerprints (Live Scan in California, or hard cards from out of state) and a passport-style photo, and pays the application processing and initial license fees by credit card.
- Staying active: Licenses renew every two years and expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month; each renewal requires 30 hours of continuing competency, including 4 hours of basic life support and 2 hours of ethics, laws and regulations (fewer hours at a first renewal).
Physical therapist jobs and requirements in California · Every state's rule
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About the job
At WelbeHealth, each participant of our program is guided by our interdisciplinary team (IDT) composed of clinical and non-clinical members who work cohesively to all-inclusive care to the most vulnerable senior population. Our core values and participant focus lead the way no matter what.
The WelbeHealth Traveling Physical Therapist is accountable for coordinating and providing restorative and rehabilitative physical therapy services to participants at multiple day centers and at participants’ homes as assigned. This position works in close coordination with the PACE Physician, rehabilitation staff, and other IDT members to maximize participant independence and safety, and to develop and restore function.
Essential Job Duties
- Conduct physical therapy assessments in our facilities and in participant homes to define care needs, preferences, and goals of participants
- Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans
- Deliver and document physical therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and/or as agreed upon in participants’ care plans
- Provide active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional training of ADLs, as well as treatments such as massage, heat, sound, water, light, or electricity
- Oversee the Therapy Assistants, providing training, instruction, and guidance needed to implement Functional Maintenance Programs (FMP)
- Provide training and instruction to staff, caregivers, participants, and families in the use and care of therapeutic equipment
Job Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive physical therapy experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of physical therapy experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population
- Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy required; masters’ degree preferred
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Valid California Physical Therapy License, or proof of license eligibility
- Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter; CPR and First Aid certification upon hire preferred
Benefits of Working at WelbeHealth: Apply your physical therapy expertise in new ways as we rapidly expand. You will have the opportunity to design the way we work in the context of an encouraging and loving environment where every person feels uniquely cared for.
- Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Work/life balance - We mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days
- 401K savings + match
- Total compensation including base pay and bonus
- And additional benefits
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all our employees and proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment. WelbeHealth maintains required infection control and PPE standards and has requirements relevant to all team members regarding vaccinations.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.
Beware of Scams
Please ensure your application is being submitted through a WelbeHealth sponsored site only. Our emails will come from @welbehealth.com email addresses. You will never be asked to purchase your own employment equipment. You can report suspected scam activity to fraud.report@welbehealth.com
From WelbeHealth's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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