Hospital | Physical Therapist

Travel Physical Therapist Job in Chewelah, WA | Hospital-Based Acute Care & Outpatient PT

Travel Physical Therapist opportunity in Chewelah, Washington. Join a welcoming rural healthcare team and provide acute care and outpatient therapy across two nearby clinical settings.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Physical Therapist (PT)
• Setting: Hospital-based acute care with afternoon outpatient coverage
• Location: Chewelah, WA 99109
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Shift Duration: 10-hour days
• Shifts per Week: 4
• Schedule: Monday through Thursday, day shift
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950 to $2,100
• Hours per Week: 40
• Charting System: Epic preferred
• Patient Population: Adolescents, infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
• Work Environment: Critical access hospital with a collaborative therapy team

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapist experience required
• Active Washington PT license required; compact license must be in hand at submission if applicable
• BLS certification required
• Ability to work in both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings
• Comfort with floating between nearby clinical sites as needed
• Experience with acute care, orthopedics, balance, deconditioning, and neurological rehabilitation preferred
• Epic experience preferred
• Strong communication, adaptability, and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with a variety of lower-acuity inpatient and outpatient conditions
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care to support mobility, strength, balance, and functional recovery
• Provide acute care physical therapy in the morning and outpatient coverage in the afternoon at a nearby site
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team including PT, OT, and SLP professionals
• Use specialized equipment such as hoyer lifts, sara/stedi lifts, parallel bars, therapy stairs, stationary bikes, and NuStep
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, mobility techniques, and discharge planning
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record
• Support a positive, team-focused environment while delivering high-quality therapy services

Apply now for this travel Physical Therapist job in Chewelah, WA, and join a supportive rural healthcare team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.