Travel Physical Therapist

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting, requiring 2+ years of experience and IRF or SNF background.

Job Details

• Inpatient rehabilitation hospital with 60 beds,
• Patient ratio of approximately 7 to 1,
• Patient population includes geriatric, adult, and peds (no younger than 13),
• Common diagnoses include neuro, ortho, debility, and cardiac conditions,
• Utilizes specialized equipment including EKSO, InMotion UE Robotic, and body weight support systems,
• Documentation performed in UDS and Epic,
• Day shift schedule from 7:00am to 4:30pm,
• Weekend shift from 7:30am to 4:00pm, required approximately once a month,
• No call or floating requirements,

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required,
• IRF or SNF experience required,
• License required if applicable,
• AHA certifications required,
• Strong teamwork, communication, and work ethic required,

Additional Information

• Facility accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for inpatient rehabilitation,
• Nationally ranked in the top 6% of rehab hospitals for 2017,
• Provides care for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic injuries,
• Includes specialized units such as a brain-injury unit and dedicated stroke care unit,
• Features include gymnasiums with high-tech therapy devices, private family-friendly rooms, and an outdoor healing garden,
• Black scrubs required,
• Permanent residence must be more than 60 miles from the facility,
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months,
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time