Per Diem / Prn Physical Therapist - $49 Per Hour

AMN Healthcare Local is seeking a per diem / prn Physical Therapist for a per diem / prn job in Merced, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Up to 36.00 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Per Diem

Job Description & Requirements
Physical Therapist (PT)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 5/19/2026 7:00:00 AM - 7:00 PM Pay Rate: $49.00 - $49.00

Physical therapists work with patients to improve their movement and manage their pain. PTs use a variety of techniques to help their patients, including hands-on therapy, strengthening, and stretching exercises, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, ice/heat, and much more. PT’s can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, doctor’s offices, and clinics.

Education/Requirements:

• Master’s degree in field is required, some states also require the completion of a certificate program. 
• Valid state license required

**13 wks, 40GWW - Monday to Friday, 930 – 1800
BLS (AHA) required
2yrs exp
Charting System Cerner
Unit Notes
- Unit: PT/OT/ST
- # beds: 189 beds: ICU 20, telemetry 34, medical 5th floor 34, surgical 6th floor 34, and medical unit 7th floor 34, Mother and baby units 33 beds
- Hospital census runs 150 on average. Off- site outpatient center for all three disciplines (2.5 mile distance, 8 min drive/one way). OT, ST service home health clients at Mercy (located OP Center) T, F OT, as needed ST (small volume)
- Certs: BLS and CA license PT,OT/ST
- EMR: Cerner B (upgraded version)
- Therapy Leaders: Therapies (1) lead inpatient therapist, (1) therapy supervisor, (1) Director of Rehab Services
- Therapy Aides/Licensed Staff: (3) outpatient, (5) inpatient, (1) PTA OP, (2) inpatient PTA’s (1) COTA OP, (1) (PD) COTA, (2) OP OTR, (2) IP OTR (includes 1 OT (T), (5) PT’s (includes 2 T), (3) PD PT IP, (2) PD PT OP, ST (2) includes 1 Traveler
- Weekend Requirement: Have worked PT travelers on 10 hour schedules splitting the weekend W-S and Sun-W (has worked out well); OT, ST none and at 8 hour schedule
- Holidays: none
- Scrub Color: Burgundy polo or long sleeve shirt, black pants, and shoes
- Tele: 34, although all fours are capable of having telemetry on patients
- Vents: Varies, 2-4 , at times up to 6
- Hospitalist or Intensivist in house: Hospitalists, Residents, and Telemedicine intensivists in ICU
- Wound Care therapists Inpatient have 3 (2) PT, (1) PTA
- RT 24/7: yes
- Pharmacy 24/7: yes
- Shifts: 8 hours , but willing to consider 10 hours for PT travelers
- Floating: Yes , OT (IP/OP/HH), ST (primary OP required with geriatric and pediatric experience/ ideally Vital Stim as well, as needed IP to relieve IP or support IP ST, PT (inpatient acute hospital)
- Floor specific orientation: General department orientation with skills checklist and assigned clinician
- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: IP adult and geriatric population ( orthopedic, neurological, medical, pulmonary complications), OP peds to geriatrics diverse patient population. OT hand therapy a big component, ST pediatrics is a big component
- Additional Notes: JCAHO certification for Stroke (NIH certified), TJP (elective hips and knees), Early mobility program, vent early mobility level 2

Job Benefits
In addition to per diem assignments that let you choose your location and schedule, AMN Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Excellent Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits (for those determined to have worked full-time after a 12 month ACA eligibility period)
• Supplemental Benefits: Dental, Vision, Medical Indemnity, Life Insurance with optional Critical Illness and Short Term Disability.
• 401k
• FREE Online CEU’s to all Active Staff’

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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