Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

American Traveler

Santa Rosa, California, United States

Position ID: P-766028

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-02T00:00:00.000Z

$2,903.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapist with 2+ years of inpatient experience in orthopedics and neurology for an acute care rehab unit.

Details

• Acute care inpatient rehabilitation unit setting
• Patient population includes orthopedic, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, and geriatric cases
• Patient ratio of 1:8
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Some weekend shifts required with no on-call requirement
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Current CA PT license required if applicable
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• Master's degree in Physical Therapy required
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient experience required
• Orthopedic and neurologic treatment experience required
• Experience with assistive devices, lift equipment, and specialty beds preferred
• Knowledge of post-op orthopedic procedures including total hip, total knee, and spinal surgeries preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge documentation
• Treats conditions such as post-stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, COPD, and CHF
• Max RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday allowed off per contract
• Holiday coverage includes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at local rate
• Returning travelers must have a 1-year separation before being eligible to return
• Not open to first-time travelers

Hours per week: 40

Hours per shift: 8