Travel Inpatient Acute Care Physical Therapist - $2,166 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Bryan, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 12-week inpatient acute care assignment, primarily performing evaluations in a Level III trauma center setting.

Details

• Inpatient acute care setting, primarily serving the acute care unit with occasional minimal coverage at a second acute care hospital
• Patient population includes Level III trauma, telemetry, ortho, surgical, critical care, neuro, oncology, general medical, and adults or older teens
• Expectation of 1 completed eval per hour; if performing daily treatments, 10 completed treatments per 8-hour shift
• Support staff includes an average of 5 PTAs and 2–3 rehab techs on staff
• EMR: Meditech
• Day shift, 8:00am–4:30pm, 8-hour shifts
• 2 full weekends per month required, with comp days during the week; possibility of up to 3 weekends on a 5-weekend month
• Holidays are required with alternating coverage
• First to float policy applies

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required
• Active state or compact (NLC) PT license required at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted — license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required; pending certifications will not be accepted
• Inpatient acute care experience required
• Experience with Meditech EMR preferred
• A copy of your driver's license is required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Primary responsibilities include performing physical therapy evaluations and daily treatments in an inpatient acute care environment
• May be asked to precept staff as needed
• Orientation lasts 3–5 days depending on acute care experience level, covering hospital systems, Meditech EMR, and unit procedures/protocols
• Maroon scrubs required
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Reliability is critical — call-outs are strongly discouraged and may result to termination

American Traveler Job ID #P-720850. 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 - Inpatient

About American Traveler

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.

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.

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.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.