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Travel Physical Therapist - Burn Unit - $2,647 per week

$2,647 per week

American Traveler Staffing Professionals

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Physical Therapist
  • Discipline: Therapy
  • Start Date: 07/22/2026
  • 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: Jul 22, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with burn unit experience for a 13-week acute care hospital assignment requiring weekend availability and Epic proficiency.

Details

  • Acute care hospital burn unit setting, with potential to assist in outpatient PT evaluations and treatment as time allows
  • Patient population consists of burn patients with 0–100% TBSA burns, presenting with pain, surgical dressings, and needs for mobility and positioning to prevent contractures and scarring
  • Patient load ranges from approximately 2–8 patients per day, with higher census typically occurring in cooler months
  • Floating within inpatient is required
  • Schedule is 5x8-hour day shifts (8:00–15:30), with mandatory Saturday and Sunday shifts in the burn unit plus one additional weekday shift per week
  • Epic EMR is required

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
  • Burn unit or inpatient acute care experience strongly recommended given the patient population
  • Active Louisiana PT license required if applicable
  • Epic EMR experience required
  • Must be able to float within inpatient settings
  • Copy of driver's license required for consideration
  • Supervisor reference dated within the last 12 months required for consideration
  • Any employment gaps exceeding 30 days must be listed and explained

Additional Information

  • Primary responsibilities include mobility, positioning, and therapeutic interventions to prevent contractures and scarring in burn patients, with additional outpatient PT eval support when census allows
  • The facility will consider both PT and OT applicants for this role
  • Scrubs are provided by the facility
  • Open to first-time travelers
  • Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates
  • Up to 5 days of RTO may be requested for this assignment
  • Former permanent employees of any LCMC facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-722232. 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

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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