Travel Physical Therapist - $1,987 per week

American Traveler, LLC.; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in Okeechobee, Florida. The role includes inpatient and outpatient therapy services in a hospital setting with a 100-bed capacity.

Shift is days, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend coverage. Start ASAP with 13-week duration; licensure required where applicable and references as specified.

Qualifications

• PT or DPT degree required.
• License required if applicable.
• Minimum 2 years of recent physical therapy experience.
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months.
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration (Canadian SSNs not accepted).
• One professional reference required (two references required for Florida and Missouri placements).

Responsibilities

• Provides both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services.
• Documentation completed in Meditech.
• Help manage a high patient load with a productivity goal of 3 units per hour.

Education

PT or DPT degree

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Okeechobee, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment supporting inpatient and outpatient therapy services.

Details

• Hospital setting with 100 beds and a therapy team of 31 staff across PT/OT/SP disciplines
• Provides both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services
• Standard equipment used for physical therapy treatment
• Documentation completed in Meditech
• Day shift schedule, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
• Occasional weekend coverage may be requested but is flexible

Requirements

• PT or DPT degree required
• License required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of recent physical therapy experience required
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration (Canadian SSNs not accepted)
• One professional reference required (two references required for Florida and Missouri placements)

Additional Information

• Responsible for helping the team manage a high patient load, with a productivity goal of 3 units per hour worked
• Works within a collaborative, team-oriented department
• Dress code includes pale/dove gray or black scrub pants with a dove/pale gray top
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-737338. 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

About American Traveler

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.