Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

American Traveler; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay bonuses

Insurance day 1 options

401(k)

Housing allowance

Licensure reimbursement

Travel stipend

Per diem (non-taxed)

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week acute care assignment at a Level 2 trauma center in California. The role requires 2+ years of specialty experience and 1+ year in acute care hospital settings.

Qualifications include active CA PT license, BLS, and COVID-19 vaccination. Expect 10-hour days, four days weekly, with weekend rotations and potential holiday coverage. Cerner EMR is used; travel staff support is provided.

Qualifications

• Active California PT license required if applicable.
• BLS and COVID vaccine required.
• 2+ years of specialty experience; 1 year acute care hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services in an acute care Level 2 trauma center.
• Work within Rehab services covering PT, OT, and Speech therapy.
• Support with 10-hour days, 4 days per week; rotation weekends.
• Integrate into permanent staff rotation for holidays; no floating.
• Treat cardiac, stroke, orthopedic, ICU, neuro, and medsurg patients.
• Utilize Cerner EMR; PT aides support unit.

Skills

CA PT license

BLS certification

COVID vaccine

2+ years specialty experience

1 year acute care hospital experience

Driver's license

References available

Cerner EMR

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week acute care assignment at a Level 2 trauma center, requiring 2+ years of specialty experience and 1+ year of acute care hospital experience.

Requirements

• Active CA PT license required if applicable
• BLS certification required
• COVID vaccine required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care hospital experience required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting within a Level 2 trauma facility
• Unit includes Rehab services covering PT, OT, and Speech therapy
• 10-hour day shifts, 4 days per week (7:00 AM-5:30 PM)
• Every-third-weekend rotation required, with possibility of every-other-weekend
• Works into permanent staff rotation for holiday coverage across all modalities
• No floating required
• Patient population includes cardiac, stroke, orthopedic, ICU, neuro, and medsurg cases
• Facility is stroke certified
• Low-volume pediatric and neonatal ICU caseload; travelers not required to work with these populations or have related experience
• Uses Cerner EMR
• PT aides support the unit, typically one aide Sun-Tues and two aides Wed-Sat
• 8 hours of floor-specific orientation covering all modalities
• Team leader provides support and guidance when manager is unavailable
• Manager available on-site Monday through Friday
• Hospitalist/intensivist coverage available 24/7
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy services available 24/7
• Dress code requires a burgundy polo or button-down shirt with dark solid pants; scrubs not permitted
• Open to first-time travelers

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-768954

Open Positions: 1