Job Description
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First Connect Health is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 08/10/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
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🔥 HIGH-GROSS HOME HEALTH PT CONTRACT – NO WEEKENDS OR ON-CALL MANDATES
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First Connect Health has an immediate 13-week travel opening for a highly versatile Physical Therapist (PT) in Bakersfield, California. Operating within the comprehensive home health services network at Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield, this role features a desirable, stable weekday day shift pattern. If you are looking to avoid grueling weekend rotations, maximize your travel pay with premium tax-free California stipends, and lock down a predictable schedule with an active, community-integrated patient demographic, this contract is tailored for you!
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💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE
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- Weekly Gross: $2,360.00
- Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,400.00
- Hourly W2 Rate: $24.00/hr
- Overtime Rate: $36.00/hr
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📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS
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- Schedule: Day shifts, 5x8-Hours (08:00 AM - 17:00 PM), Monday through Friday.
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 regular hours guaranteed weekly.
- On-Call & Weekend Requirements: Completely free from mandatory on-call assignments or weekend coverage profiles!
- Clinical Setting & Care Scope: Home Health placement requiring independent, mobile patient care management. The assignment entails a localized field footprint tracking approximately 25% clinical travel to execute assessments and ongoing therapeutic sessions directly inside patient homes.
- Charting Framework: Cerner.
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🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION
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- Experience: Minimum 2 years of active post-graduate clinical experience as a Physical Therapist is required. Candidates must demonstrate high clinical autonomy and strong structural time management to handle field-based travel dynamics.
- Licensure: Valid California Physical Therapist license is completely required to be in-hand at the time of profile submission.
- Certifications Required: Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is mandatory to pass automated portal compliance filters.
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✨ WORK WITH FIRST CONNECT HEALTH
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Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized allied health recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate document checklist mapping, and fast-track your profile straight to the account manager for prioritized presentation!
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👉 Click "Apply Now" to complete your screening.
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🏖️ Upfront Requested Time Off (RTO) Guideline: A maximum of 1 pre-approved RTO block request can be outlined. All specific schedule accommodations must be declared up-front at submission; post-submittal requests cannot be processed or approved by the facility portal. ❌ Strict Local Radius Parameters: A standard 50-mile geographical radius rule applies to this system. Local clinicians residing within 50 miles of the primary hospital center campus are not accepted under travel parameters. 📋 Structural System Cancellation Policy: Under the master contract guidelines, the hospital retains the right to cancel up to a maximum of 4 shifts per 13-week assignment (or 3 shifts for shorter tracks). Alternatively, the facility may elect to pay out full hours for a particular shift in lieu of executing a cancellation block.
About First Connect Health\n \n
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
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By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
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But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
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- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
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When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
\n Benefits\n
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- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
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