Travel Physical Therapist, Inpatient Acute Care - $2,502 per week

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Physical Therapist Discipline: Therapy Start Date: 06/08/2026 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: Jun 8, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 2+ years of acute care experience for a 13-week inpatient assignment requiring BLS certification and proficiency with Cerner EMR. Details Acute care inpatient setting covering med/surg, tele, ICU, and other hospital units Patient population includes orthopedic/total joint, ICU/ventilated, oncology, cardiac surgery, and general medical cases Shift schedule: 8-hour shifts (8:30am–7:00pm range, varied start times), Tuesday through Saturday When a weekend shift is required, a compensatory weekday off is provided All staff are expected to work holidays Floating to outpatient is not required for this inpatient position Cerner EMR used for charting Rehab tech support available on unit Hospitalist/intensivist available on-site during daytime hours Respiratory therapy available 24/7 Requirements Minimum 2 years of recent acute care PT experience required Experience with orthopedic/total joint patients required ICU experience, including treatment of ventilated patients, required Med/surg and oncology experience preferred Active PT license required (pending licenses not accepted); license required if applicable Current BLS certification required (pending certifications not accepted) COVID vaccination required Cerner EMR experience preferred Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire Valid driver's license required for consideration Additional Information Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients across all acute care areas of the hospital, including ICU, med/surg, tele, and oncology units Candidates should be prepared to hit the ground running — strong independent practice skills are essential Orientation is brief, typically one day or less Burgundy polo with dark-colored pants (business attire) required; lab coats are optional Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by a CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered Schedules are set by staffing management and published approximately one month or more in advance Compensation 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler