Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

  • American Traveler
  • Mount Vernon, Illinois
  • Full Time

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of acute care experience for a primarily outpatient acute care hospital role requiring BLS, state license, and Epic experience.

Responsibilities
  • Primarily works in an outpatient PT setting with occasional coverage in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation
  • 40-hour workweeks with flexible scheduling options including 5x8s, 4x10s, or 4x9s with a half day
  • Day shifts primarily between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, with variations based on schedule chosen
  • Participates in an on-call rotation every 7 weeks for coverage as needed
  • Rotating holiday coverage, typically one holiday per year
  • Caribbean blue scrubs or khakis and lab coat required as attire
  • Uses Epic for electronic medical records
  • Candidates residing within a 70-mile radius are not eligible for consideration
  • All travelers must complete an OSHA respirator clearance prior to start and be clean shaven for FIT testing
  • Pre-assignment modules must be completed prior to start and are not billable
  • Travelers may not work more than 1 year continuously and must have a 6-month break before returning
  • Modules take approximately 1 hour to complete for allied health professionals
Requirements
  • Current state PT license required if applicable
  • Minimum 1 year of recent acute care PT experience required
  • Current BLS certification required
  • Experience with Epic EMR required
  • Acute care experience required; rehabilitation hospital experience preferred
  • First-time travelers accepted
  • Must provide two professional supervisor references from the past two years
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: 490283147
Originally Posted on: 8/21/2025

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