Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an inpatient and outpatient role requiring 1+ years of acute care PT experience, with coverage across inpatient floors and an outpatient surgery center.

Details

• 13-week contract, 40 hours per week on an 8-hour day shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Split coverage: inpatient hospital floors plus 1–2 days per week at an outpatient surgery center
• Inpatient Rehab department is comprised of PT and OT, providing coverage throughout the inpatient floors of the hospital
• Patient population ranges from birth through elderly, with conditions spanning musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-surgical diagnoses

Requirements

• Active MA PT license required (license required if applicable)
• Current BLS certification (AHA Healthcare Provider) required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care PT experience required; 2+ years overall experience preferred
• Proficiency in patient handling, transfer techniques, and safe mobility practices
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, physicians, and case management
• Self-directed with strong time management skills and ability to multitask
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluation and treatment of inpatient and outpatient populations across multiple care settings and diagnoses
• Two professional references required on file — at least one must be from a manager-level or above (title must reflect 'Manager,' not 'Supervisor'); references must include a performance evaluation
• One reference must be dated within the last 12 months; the second may be within the last 3 years
• At least one reference is preferred from a prior temporary or travel assignment; references from other travelers are not accepted
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility may be subject to a local pay rate