Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience for an acute care hospital position requiring expertise in neurology and orthopedics.

• Acute care hospital physical therapy unit with a patient ratio of 1:1
• Day shifts, 4x10-hour schedule (7:30 am - 6:00 pm), with rotating weekday off
• Participation in full weekend shift every 6 weeks; flex day during the week before and after assigned weekend
• Weekend and holiday rotation required
• Floating required within St. Peters/Progress West and as needed for support
• Epic is used for charting; experience with Epic required
• Focus on ortho, neuro, general weakness, and pain management cases
• Responsibilities include evaluation, plan of care creation, reassessment, and implementation of therapeutic interventions for diverse patient populations
• Daily duties span pain assessment, skin integrity checks, safety, time management, and identifying environmental barriers
• Team includes therapists with advanced LSVT BIG training for Parkinson's, vestibular, and pelvic floor (not required for agency staff)
• Tan pants or scrub bottoms and black tops required as dress code
• Up to 7 days of requested time off permitted during 13-week contracts; no RTO allowed during first week
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Standard travelers can stay up to 18 months with a required 3-month break; allied travelers up to 12 months with a 6-month break
• FIT testing required; facial hair must allow for proper mask fit
• Not open to first-time travelers

• Minimum 2 years recent experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care setting
• Current BLS certification required
• Valid state physical therapy license required; license required if applicable
• Experience with cardiopulmonary, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, sports medicine, and outpatient clinic
• Proficiency with equipment such as gait belts, walkers, crutches, supplemental oxygen, and traction tables
• Demonstrated skill in assessment, treatment planning, discharge, patient/family education, and thorough documentation
• EPIC charting experience required
• Must live at least 75 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted

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