Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with recent acute care experience for an 8-hour day shift at a Level II Trauma Center.

Details

• Work in a hospital setting with a diverse caseload including trauma, orthopedic, neuro, cardiac, post-op, ICU, and MedSurg patients
• Patient ratio is typically 10-12 per therapist with about 15 units per day
• Shift is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a weekend rotation once per month
• No on-call required
• Therapists may float to any area within the hospital, including the emergency department
• Cerner/Powerchart is used for electronic medical records

Requirements

• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of acute care physical therapy experience required
• MSPT or DPT degree required
• Acute care skills including adaptability and teamwork required
• First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of experience
• EMR experience with Cerner preferred
• No AL license required to begin, but license required if applicable
• Perm staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler

Additional Information

• Main duties include initial evaluations and ongoing treatment for a variety of inpatient populations
• Therapists often begin with 1:1 support from a Rehab Aide before transitioning to a shared aide model
• Three-day orientation provided with additional initial support from rehab aides
• Use of a group messaging app for coordination with Rehab Aides
• Holiday coverage may be required for one major and one minor holiday per policy; specific blackout RTO dates apply
• Free parking available on site
• Scrub color is navy blue or dark green
• No local candidates accepted within a 60-mile radius