acute care physical therapist

American Traveler

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>
Shift: Days, 4x10hrs</li><li>
Hours: 40 hrs/wk</li><li>
Start Date: May 18, 2026</li><li>
Length: 13 weeks</li><li>
Openings: 1</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Description</h3>
American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist with acute care experience for a 13-week travel assignment at a Level III Trauma Center in Washington state, working a 7-on/7-off block schedule of 10-hour day shifts.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Details</h3><ul><li>
Level III Trauma Center, short-term acute care hospital setting with 104 staffed beds</li><li>
PT Acute Care Hospital unit with floating between facilities within the state</li><li>
Patient load of 10&ndash;12 patients per day</li><li>
Block schedule: 7 consecutive 10-hour day shifts on, followed by 7 days off</li><li>
Shift hours: 7:00 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM</li><li>
Weekends required</li><li>
No on-call required</li><li>
Charting in Epic (experience required)</li><li>
No parking fee</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Requirements</h3><ul><li>
Active Washington State Physical Therapist license required</li><li>
Minimum 2 years of recent PT experience in an acute care setting</li><li>
Inpatient rehabilitation (IPR) experience preferred</li><li>
Epic EMR proficiency required</li><li>
Current BLS certification required</li><li>
Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting</li><li>
SSN and DOB required for consideration</li><li>
License required if applicable</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Additional Information</h3><ul><li>
Travelers are expected to float between all facilities within the state; refusal to float may result in assignment termination</li><li>
Scrubs of any color are accepted</li><li>
First-time travelers will be considered for this position</li><li>
Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility</li><li>
Minimal RTO is expected for this position; any RTO or scheduling requests should be addressed prior to or at the time of submission, as post-offer requests may be denied</li></ul></div>

Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

HiredFirst

<div>Job Summary
Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing/ Acute
HiredFirst
Full-time, Contract
In-Office | Oak Valley, CA, United States
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Physical Therapist for a travel contract opportunity at a Skilled Nursing/ Acute facility in Oak Valley, CA.
HiredFirst is dedicated to supporting therapy travelers with honesty, integrity, and transparency. We offer competitive pay packages, responsive communication, and personalized support every step of the way. 
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Evaluate and treat patients across a wide range of diagnoses.</li><li>
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility guidelines and procedures.</li><li>
Demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm, and responsibility while delivering high-quality patient care.</li><li>
Collaborate effectively as a team member and contribute to a positive, supportive work environment.</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>
Current and active state Physical Therapist license -or eligibility for licensure in the state of assignment.</li><li>
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.</li><li>
Skilled Nursing and Acute experience preferred; new graduates with skilled nursing clinical rotations are encouraged to apply.</li><li>
Flexibility and adaptability in new clinical environments.</li><li>
BLS Certification.</li></ul>
Job Specifics<ul><li>
$2,606 weekly gross</li><li>
Weekly guarantee of hours</li></ul>
What to expect while traveling with HiredFirst<ul><li>
Contracts nationwide &ndash; from small towns to big cities, find your ideal setting.</li><li>
Competitive pay packages &ndash; We&rsquo;ll create a pay package that works for you.</li><li>
Open and honest communication &ndash; We believe in transparency and trust.</li><li>
Assignments tailored to your goals &ndash; Gain new skills and experience at top facilities.</li><li>
Weekly direct deposit with transparent pay breakdown - No surprises.</li><li>
Flexible start dates and contract extensions &ndash; You remain in the driver's seat.</li><li>
An exceptional experience with a recruiter who truly has your best interests at heart.</li></ul>
#Workwolf</div>

Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing/ Acute

NavitasPartners

<div>Physical Therapist (PT) &ndash; Acute Care &amp; Level II Trauma Center (New Graduates Welcome) 
Location: Sanford, FL 
Employment Type: Full-Time | Days (8-hour shifts)
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Schedule Details</h3>
<ul><li>8-hour day shifts (start times between 7:00 AM &ndash; 10:00 AM)</li>
<li>5 days per week</li>
<li>Rotating weekends</li>
<li>Weekend commitment begins at approximately 4 weekend shifts/month, gradually reducing to 3 and then 2 with tenure</li>
<li>Weekday time off provided to offset weekend coverage</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Compensation &amp; Benefits</h3>
<ul><li>Salary Range: $35.77/hr (New Graduate) &ndash; $49.18/hr (16+ years of experience)</li>
<li>Sign-On Bonus: $10,000</li>
<li>Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hr for weekend shifts</li>
<li>Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Overview</h3>

&quot;Navitas Healthcare, LLC&quot; is seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Physical Therapist to join a high-performing acute care therapy team within a 221-bed Level II Trauma Center. This role provides the opportunity to work in a fast-paced clinical environment supporting a diverse patient population across orthopedics, neurology, cardiovascular care, and post-surgical rehabilitation.

Both experienced therapists and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Responsibilities</h3>
<ul><li>Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and functional evaluations</li>
<li>Develop and implement individualized treatment plans</li>
<li>Deliver skilled therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, and functional independence</li>
<li>Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy plans and assistive devices</li>
<li>Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams in a trauma-level hospital setting</li>
<li>Manage caseload prioritization, documentation, and care coordination</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</h3>
<ul><li>Degree in Physical Therapy (Bachelor&rsquo;s or higher)</li>
<li>Active Physical Therapist license in the State of Florida (or eligibility to obtain)</li>
<li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire</li>
<li>Open to both experienced clinicians and new graduates</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Benefits Package Highlights</h3>
<ul><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage</li>
<li>401(k) with employer matching contribution</li>
<li>Employee stock purchase program</li>
<li>Paid family leave and adoption support</li>
<li>Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance</li>
<li>Certification and continuing education support</li>
<li>Telehealth services and wellness programs</li>
<li>Additional employee discount and protection programs</li>
</ul>
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.</div>

Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care & Level II Trauma Center (New Graduates Welcome) - (Full Time, Direct Hire)

Texas Health Resources

<div><div>Physical Therapist - Acute Care
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, TX 75231
Work hours: Full-Time &ndash; 40 hours/week<ul><li> Five 8-hour shifts on Monday-Friday OR Four 10-hour shifts on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.</li><li> Scheduled hours are flexible between 7:30am-6:30pm</li><li> Weekend requirement &ndash; flex off 2 weekdays to cover 2 weekend days per month.</li><li> Holiday Requirement &ndash; 1 major holiday, 1 minor holiday, and a day supporting a major holiday and a day supporting a minor holiday.</li></ul>
Acute Care Therapy Department Highlights<ul><li>
Flexible scheduling that allows for work/life balance</li><li>
Interesting variety of patients in a fast-paced, high-volume department</li><li>
Supportive environment with mentoring from experienced team with multiple certifications including: Neuro Clinical Specialists, Cardiac Clinical Specialists, Geriatric Clinical Specialists, Neonatal Certified specialists, Lymphedema Certified Therapist and Vestibular Certified therapists.</li><li>
Staff &ndash; led process improvement teams dedicated to high quality, evidence-based care.
</li><li>Texas Health Dallas is a Level 1 Trauma Center and DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center</li></ul></div><div>
Here&rsquo;s What You Need<ul><li> Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree: Completion of Physical Therapy program required</li><li> Experience in Acute Care preferred</li><li> PT &ndash; Physical Therapist; Texas Physical Therapy License upon hire required and</li><li> BCLS &ndash; Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly upon hire required and</li><li> Good verbal and written communication skills in English, Problem solving ability, Ability to teach others, Time Management skills, Good interpersonal and customer service skills, Basic leadership skills</li></ul>
What You Will Do<ul><li>
Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.</li><li>
Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.</li><li>
Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely.</li><li>
Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary.</li><li>
Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment).</li><li>
Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment.</li><li>
Maintains patient safety throughout treatment.</li><li>
Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues.</li><li>
Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.</li><li>
Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy.</li></ul>
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee<ul><li> Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.</li><li> Delivery of high quality of patient care.</li><li> A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.</li></ul>
Entity Highlights
For more than a half-century, Texas Health Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We&rsquo;re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women&rsquo;s services and emergency medicine, we&rsquo;ve got it. Plus, we&rsquo;re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women&rsquo;s imaging services. *Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We&rsquo;re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we&rsquo;re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.
If you&rsquo;re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let&rsquo;s show the world how we&rsquo;re even better together!
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org
#LI-TS1</div></div>

Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Full-Time, Days

<div><div>Physical Therapist - Acute Care
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, TX 75231
Work hours: Part-Time &ndash; 24 hours/week<ul><li> Three 8-hour shifts on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday OR Four 6-hour shifts on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.</li><li> Scheduled hours are flexible between 7:30am-6:30pm</li><li> Weekend requirement &ndash; flex off 1 weekday to cover 1 weekend days per month.</li><li> Holiday Requirement &ndash; 1 minor holiday, and a day supporting a major holiday and a day supporting a minor holiday.</li></ul>
Acute Care Therapy Department Highlights<ul><li>
Flexible scheduling that allows for work/life balance</li><li>
Interesting variety of patients in a fast-paced, high-volume department</li><li>
Supportive environment with mentoring from experienced team with multiple certifications including: Neuro Clinical Specialists, Cardiac Clinical Specialists, Geriatric Clinical Specialists, Neonatal Certified specialists, Lymphedema Certified Therapist and Vestibular Certified therapists.</li><li>
Staff &ndash; led process improvement teams dedicated to high quality, evidence-based care.
</li><li>Texas Health Dallas is a Level 1 Trauma Center and DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center</li></ul></div><div>
Here&rsquo;s What You Need<ul><li> Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree: Completion of Physical Therapy program required</li><li> Experience in Acute Care preferred</li><li> PT &ndash; Physical Therapist; Texas Physical Therapy License upon hire required and</li><li> BCLS &ndash; Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly upon hire required and</li><li> Good verbal and written communication skills in English, Problem solving ability, Ability to teach others, Time Management skills, Good interpersonal and customer service skills, Basic leadership skills</li></ul>
What You Will Do<ul><li>
Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.</li><li>
Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.</li><li>
Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely.</li><li>
Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary.</li><li>
Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment).</li><li>
Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment.</li><li>
Maintains patient safety throughout treatment.</li><li>
Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues.</li><li>
Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.</li><li>
Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy.</li></ul>
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee<ul><li> Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.</li><li> Delivery of high quality of patient care.</li><li> A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.</li></ul>
Entity Highlights
For more than a half-century, Texas Health Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We&rsquo;re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women&rsquo;s services and emergency medicine, we&rsquo;ve got it. Plus, we&rsquo;re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women&rsquo;s imaging services. *Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We&rsquo;re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we&rsquo;re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.
If you&rsquo;re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let&rsquo;s show the world how we&rsquo;re even better together!
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org
#LI-TS1</div></div>

Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Part-Time, Days

<div>Job Summary
Physical Therapist
HiredFirst
Full-time, Contract
In-Office | Oak Valley, CA, United States
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Physical Therapist for a travel contract opportunity in Oak Valley, CA. This will be primarily in Skilled Nursing, with some floating to Acute.
HiredFirst is dedicated to supporting therapy travelers with honesty, integrity, and transparency. We offer competitive pay packages, responsive communication, and personalized support every step of the way. 
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Evaluate and treat patients across a wide range of diagnoses.</li><li>
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility guidelines and procedures.</li><li>
Demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm, and responsibility while delivering high-quality patient care.</li><li>
Collaborate effectively as a team member and contribute to a positive, supportive work environment.</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>
Current and active state Physical Therapist license -or eligibility for licensure in the state of assignment.</li><li>
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.</li><li>
Skilled Nursing experience preferred; new graduates with skilled nursing clinical rotations are encouraged to apply.</li><li>
Flexibility and adaptability in new clinical environments.</li><li>
BLS Certification.</li></ul>
What to expect while traveling with HiredFirst<ul><li>
Contracts nationwide &ndash; from small towns to big cities, find your ideal setting.</li><li>
Competitive pay packages &ndash; We&rsquo;ll create a pay package that works for you.</li><li>
Open and honest communication &ndash; We believe in transparency and trust.</li><li>
Assignments tailored to your goals &ndash; Gain new skills and experience at top facilities.</li><li>
Weekly direct deposit with transparent pay breakdown - No surprises.</li><li>
Flexible start dates and contract extensions &ndash; You remain in the drivers seat.</li><li>
An exceptional experience with a recruiter who truly has your best interests at heart.</li></ul>
Job Specifics<ul><li>
$2,606 weekly gross</li><li>
Weekly guarantee of hours</li></ul>
#Workwolf</div>

Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing/Acute

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>
Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs</li><li>
Hours: 40 hrs/wk</li><li>
Start Date: May 11, 2026</li><li>
Length: 12 weeks</li><li>
Openings: 1</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Description</h3>
American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist with 2+ years of acute care experience for an inpatient position at a Level 3 Trauma Center in Zanesville, Ohio.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Details</h3><ul><li>
Inpatient acute care setting at a Level 3 Trauma Center</li><li>
Primary patient population is adult and geriatric, including post-operative orthopedic/joint replacement, neurosurgical, neurological, cardiovascular (including CABG), vestibular, general surgery, and medically complex/intubated patients in critical care</li><li>
Preferred schedule is five 8-hour shifts M-F or Tue-Sat with flexible start/end times (8:00&ndash;4:30 or 9:00&ndash;5:30) based on joint replacement surgery coverage needs</li><li>
If working primarily M-F, candidates should expect 2+ weekend shifts per month with schedule flexibility</li><li>
An alternative schedule of four 10-hour shifts Wed-Sat (7:00&ndash;5:30) may be considered</li><li>
Epic EMR preferred</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Requirements</h3><ul><li>
Minimum 2 years of acute care physical therapy experience preferred</li><li>
Active Ohio PT license required; license cannot be in process at time of consideration &mdash; license required if applicable</li><li>
Current BLS/BCLS certification required</li><li>
Epic EMR experience preferred</li><li>
Familiarity with orthopedics and joint replacement post-operative surgery patients preferred</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Additional Information</h3><ul><li>
All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of submission to be honored</li><li>
Facility is a Level 3 Trauma Center treating semi-complex patients with multiple orthopedic and internal injuries</li></ul></div>

Travel Physical Therapist - Inpatient

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