Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care - $2,055 per week

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Walla Walla, Washington. The position requires 40 hours per week, 13 weeks, with 8-hour day shifts. The job will involve floating between units to support staff and ensure high-quality patient care.

Starting 10/19/2026, the candidate should have acute care experience and WA state licensure; IPR experience is a bonus. On-call is not required, but weekend coverage may be needed to assist regular staff.

Qualifications

• Acute care experience required.
• IPR experience would be a bonus.
• WA license required or in process.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in acute care and rehabilitation settings as assigned.
• Document patient progress and discharge planning per Epic.
• Maintain patient safety, body mechanics and infection control.

Skills

Self-directed

Team player

Hard worker

Communication

Education

WA state license

BLS certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Walla Walla, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

1Y/1ST TIMER - WA LIC Acute Care PT-Req 10880

Will position float between units: Yes

Is on-call required? No

Are weekends required? Yes on occasion to help fill reg. staff

Are block schedules required? No

What are expected ratios? 8 pt: 1

Special requirements: Needs acute care experience. IPR experience would be a bonus. Needs to be self directed, team player, hard worker; WA LIC REQ

Are 48 hours approved: No

Hospital Highlights

• Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care / Level III Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 104
• Scrub Color: All units any color
• Charting: Epic
• Parking Cost: No Fee

Requirements

• Years of Experience: 1 year(s)
• Patient Ratio Experience: 1:10-12 pts/day
• Charting System: Required, Epic
• Teaching Hospital Experience: -
• Community Hospital Experience: Preferred
• LTAC Experience: -
• Trauma Level I Experience: -
• Trauma Level II Experience: -
• Travel Experience Required: No
• Certfications: Certs marked with * are preferred BLS, WA state license
• Skills: Skills marked with * are preferred

Work Settings

• Acute Care
• Rehabilitation Hospital*
• Orthopedics

Assessment

• AROM/AAROM/PROM
• Arousal and Attention
• Assistive Devices*
• Body Mechanics
• Identifying Environmental Barriers
• Pain assessment
• Sensory response
• Skin integrity
• Strength testing
• Vital Sign monitoring

Documentation

• Assessment
• Discharge
• Evaluation
• Long Term Goals
• Plan of Care
• Reassessments
• Short Term Goals
• Time Management

Equipment and Devices

• Bed alarms
• Call lights
• Crutches
• Gait belt
• Hospital beds/Specialty Beds
• Hoyer lift
• Lower extremity prosthetics*
• Rolling Walker
• Shoulder slings
• Sit to stand lift
• Sliding boards
• Soft/Hard collars
• Specialty beds (air mattresses)
• Standard Walker
• Supplemental oxygen delivery
• Wheelchair Assessment

Cardiopulmonary/Circulatory

• Breathing Techniques*
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)*
• Cystic fibrosis*
• Emphysema
• Myocardial Infarction (MI)
• Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)*

Specialty/Patient Population

• Cardiopulmonary
• Geriatrics
• Neurology
• Orthopedics
• Vestibular*

Neurologic

• Cognitive disorders*
• Concussion*
• Multiple Sclerosis*
• Nerve Palsy*
• Parkinson's disease
• Post Stroke Rehabilitation
• Spinal cord injury
• Traumatic Brain injury*

Billing

• Commercial
• Medicaid
• Medicare A
• Medicare B
• Private Pay
• Workers Compensation*

Professional Skills and Knowledge

• Home Exercise Program
• Patient family education
• Safety and injury prevention
• Signs & Symptoms physical, sexual, psychological abuse

Additional Skills

• ICU/Medical Surgical/Lifting and transfer/Admissio
• ER*

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TalentBurst, Inc Job ID #26-31758. 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: Acute Care Physical Therapist

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.