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American Traveler

Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

American Traveler, Redding

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Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for an acute care hospital setting working 10-hour day shifts with BLS certification and California licensure required. Responsibilities Position is in an acute care hospital on a multidisciplinary rehab unit including PT, OT, and SpeechPrimary patient populations include cardiac, stroke, orthopedic, ICU, neuro, and med-surg; occasional low volume pediatrics but no NICU or pediatrics experience requiredWork schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts per week, 7:00am-5:30pm, with every third weekend required and possible rotation to every other weekendNo floating requiredUses Cerner EMR; prior experience with Cerner is preferredTeam support includes a manager available Monday through Friday and PT aides scheduled dailyOrientation includes 8 hours of unit-specific training for all modalitiesMain responsibilities include evaluating and treating a diverse caseload of adult patients in an acute rehab settingWork as part of a multidisciplinary rehab team with leadership and aide supportFirst-time travelers will be considered for this positionRequired to participate in holiday staffing rotations with permanent staff for all modalitiesDress code includes a burgundy polo or long sleeve button-down shirt provided by the hospital and dark solid pants; scrubs are not permittedCandidates may not have worked for any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year in a direct employment role Requirements Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience with at least 1 year in an acute care hospital settingActive California PT license required at time of consideration; license required if applicableCurrent BLS certification requiredCOVID vaccination requiredTwo professional references required: one supervisor within the last 12 months, one peer or supervisor within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and rehire eligibilityCopy of driver’s license required for consideration Benefits High Pay and BonusesMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 OptionsGenerous Housing AllowanceNon-taxed Per Diem and SubsidyWeekly Payroll DepositFree Online CEUs401(k) PlanTraveler Rewards and DiscountsTravel and Licensure Reimbursements