Physical Therapist

American Traveler, LLC.; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical

401(k) match

Housing stipend

Travel stipend

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist for an inpatient rehab unit in Kentucky. The role requires acute care experience, BLS, and Kentucky or compact licensure, with 40 hours/week and a day shift schedule.

Responsibilities include evaluation, care planning, reassessments, discharge planning, and patient education using modalities like electrical stimulation and ultrasound. Inpatient setting, 13-week assignment, travel healthcare professionals encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 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/below knee prosthetics.
• Splinting techniques and FIM assessment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and plan of care development.
• Reassessments and discharge planning.
• Utilize modalities such as electrical stimulation and ultrasound.
• Provide patient and family education and home exercise programs.
• Safety and injury prevention training.

Skills

Acute care experience

BLS certification

Prosthetics/Orthotics experience

Splinting techniques

FIM assessment

Education

Kentucky license or compact license

NBCOT certification (preferred)

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• 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: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

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

American Traveler Job ID #P-750371. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Rehab

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.