Travel Physical Therapist - Rehab

Travel Physical Therapist - Rehab

American Traveler

Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

Position ID: P-750371

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-10-19

$2,326.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Inpatient Rehab unit requiring 1 year of acute care experience and BLS certification.

Details

• Inpatient rehabilitation unit within an acute care setting
• Fast-paced environment with medically complex patients
• Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Meditech charting system used, experience preferred

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience required, including acute care
• BLS certification required
• NBCOT certification preferred
• Kentucky license or compact license required, if applicable
• Experience with prosthetics/orthotics including above and below knee prosthetics
• Skilled in dynamic, functional, and static splinting techniques preferred
• Experience with adaptive equipment assessment and functional independence measure (FIM) preferred

Additional Information

• Treats adult patients including amputee, CVA, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and orthopedic conditions such as hip fracture and total knee replacement
• Responsibilities include evaluation, plan of care development, reassessments, and discharge planning
• Utilizes modalities such as electrical stimulation, TENS, ultrasound, and edema massage
• Provides patient and family education, home exercise programs, and safety/injury prevention training
• Local candidates within 65 miles are not accepted
• Candidates must reside within 65 miles of the facility, and within 30 minutes for emergency response purposes
• First-time travelers may be considered if a strong candidate, though experienced travelers are preferred
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted and approved prior to confirmation

Hours per week: 40

Hours per shift: 8