Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist - $2,326 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in Kaplan, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• 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: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist with 1+ year of experience and Epic proficiency for a 13-week day shift assignment.

Details

• Primarily outpatient setting with occasional flexing to inpatient
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• Caseload of approximately 10 visits per day
• Patient population includes general orthopedic, neurologic, disability, and generalized weakness conditions
• Treats conditions such as cervicalgia, low back pain, post-op cervical, shoulder, and spinal surgery, spinal conditions, total hip and knee replacement
• Treats neurologic conditions including cognitive disorders, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson's disease, post-stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Epic EMR experience required
• No call requirements

Requirements

• Current BLS certification required
• LA State License or Compact license required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience required
• Prior travel experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with home exercise programs and patient/family education
• Experience in acute care, outpatient clinic, rehabilitation hospital, and skilled nursing facility settings

Additional Information

• Main responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of home exercise programs
• Focus on patient and family education as part of care plan
• Orientation held five days a week
• Scrub color requirement: maroon, wine, or burgundy
• Candidates must live more than 65 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Local candidates are not accepted
• Rate of time off (RTO) must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process
• Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a full year separation before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers will not be considered as prior travel experience is required

American Traveler Job ID #P-680997. 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 - Outpatient

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.