Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an acute care hospital, offering 10-hour day shifts and requiring BLS and MSPT/DPT.

Job Details

• Work in an acute care hospital environment serving trauma, orthopedic, neuro, cardiac, post-op, ICU, and Med Surg patients,

• Patient caseload is approximately 10-12 patients per therapist with 15 units per day,

• Coverage may include all hospital areas including ED, trauma, orthopedics, neuro, Med Surg, and ICU,

• Cerner/Power chart is used for EMR documentation,

• Shifts are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, with a weekend rotation once per month,

• No on-call requirements,

• Floating may be required to any unit within the hospital as needed,

Job Requirements

• Current BLS certification required,

• MSPT or DPT required,

• Minimum 1 year of experience required; first-time travelers must have at least 2 years experience,

• License required if applicable,

• Acute care experience is preferred but training is available for candidates willing to learn,

• Must be adaptable, coachable, and a strong team player,

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include performing initial evaluations and ongoing treatments across various hospital units,

• Three days of department orientation provided with 1:1 support from a Rehab Aide during the first weeks,

• Rehab Aides are shared among clinical staff for ongoing support,

• Holiday coverage includes potential assignment for one major and one minor holiday during the contract,

• Scrub attire is navy blue or dark green,

• Free on-site parking is available,

• Candidates must live outside a 60-mile radius from the hospital,

• Perm staff must wait 6 months before returning as a traveler,