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Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

American Traveler

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring 2+ years of acute care experience and a hard stop requirement for acute care background.

Requirements
  • Minimum 2 years of PT experience required, with acute care experience as a hard requirement
  • Trauma experience highly preferred; must be comfortable working independently in a trauma environment if not trauma-experienced
  • BLS certification required
  • CA license required if applicable
  • 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
  • Experience with orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary patient populations preferred
  • Experience with adaptive devices, assistive devices, and various mobility equipment preferred
Responsibilities
  • Acute Care Inpatient PT unit within a Trauma Level II facility with Stroke Certification
  • Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Monday-Friday schedule with 3 weekend shifts required per 6 weeks (Saturday or Sunday)
  • May be required to float to a sister facility nearby
  • Uses Epic for charting
  • No on-call requirements
  • Responsibilities include patient assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge planning for acute care patients
  • Work independently managing a caseload across orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary conditions
  • Travelers are unlikely to work on holidays but may be scheduled on days surrounding holidays
  • Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
  • First-time travelers accepted if they have acute care and trauma experience
  • Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
  • Free parking available on-site
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-776134

Open Positions: 1

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