Travel Physical Therapist

Job Description \n American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Port Charlotte, Florida. Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: Physical Therapist \n Discipline: Therapy \n Start Date: ASAP \n Duration: 13 weeks \n 40 hours per week \n Shift: 8 hours, days \n Employment Type: Travel \n \n Assignment Overview\n \n Shift: Days, 5x8hrs \n Hours: 40 hrs/wk \n Start Date: Aug 18, 2026 \n Length: 13 weeks \n Openings: 1 \n Description\n American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an inpatient acute care setting requiring a valid Florida PT license and acute care experience. Details\n \n Inpatient Physical Therapy unit within a 253-bed acute care hospital, including a 20-bed Inpatient Rehab unit \n Works across all floors (1-4) of the main hospital building \n Team of about 20 PT caregivers, with PT, OT, and SLP staff on day shift \n Typical caseload of 9-10 patients per day at a 75% productivity standard \n Uses mobility equipment for patient treatment \n Charts in Meditech EMR \n Day shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM \n Scheduled to work every other weekend and holidays in rotation with hospital employees \n Requirements\n \n Minimum 1 year of recent experience required \n Valid Florida PT license required, if applicable \n MPT or DPT degree from an accredited college or university required \n Acute care experience required \n Meditech EMR experience preferred \n ICU experience preferred \n Strong collaborative, outgoing, and communication skills preferred \n Additional Information\n \n Main responsibilities include performing PT evaluations and treatments \n Navy blue, Caribbean blue, black, khaki, grey, or ciel blue scrub colors may apply depending on department \n Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted \n No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months \n \n \n American Traveler Job ID P-744289. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital About American Traveler\n \n With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. \n With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. \n American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. \n With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career. \n \n \n