Travel Acute Care Physical Therapist - $2,344 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Apple Valley, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Physical Therapist Discipline: Therapy Start Date: 07/28/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 5x8hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Jul 28, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Details American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with acute care experience for a 13-week hospital assignment in Apple Valley, CA, working Tuesday–Saturday day shifts with Epic EMR required. Acute care hospital setting with 212 staffed beds Schedule is Tuesday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM (5x8 shifts) 13-week contract Patient population includes geriatric, orthopedic, cardiac, post-stroke, and ICU patients, as well as ER and med-surg cases Clinical focus areas include total hip/knee replacement, hip fractures, gait training, COPD, CHF, CABG, and MI Procedures and skills include AROM/AAROM/PROM, assistive device training, gait belt use, body mechanics, pain assessment, skin integrity checks, strength testing, and vital signs monitoring Epic EMR required Free parking on-site Travelers may be required to float between facilities within the state Requirements Minimum 1 year of acute care physical therapy experience required Current CA PT license required; license required if applicable BLS certification required Epic EMR experience required Proficiency with patient and family education, home exercise program development, and discharge planning Experience with assistive devices including standard walkers, crutches, gait belts, and hospital beds Ability to perform lifting and transfers Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting required for consideration Full SSN and DOB required for consideration Additional Information First-time travelers are welcome to apply RTO requests must be submitted at the time of application; minimal RTO is preferred for this position Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted; a different pay rate may apply — contact your recruiter for details Former permanent staff of this facility must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler, and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility Block schedule requests are subject to manager discretion Physical therapist scrub color is not specified; RN scrubs are navy blue for reference American Traveler Job ID #P-730208. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital Benefits Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of assignment Generous 401(k) match Substantial housing stipends 24/7 support and access to in‑house clinicians for confidence and comfort #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler