Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an acute care hospital, offering 10-hour day shifts and requiring BLS and MSPT/DPT.

Details

• Work in an acute care hospital environment serving trauma, orthopedic, neuro, cardiac, post-op, ICU, and MedSurg patients
• Patient caseload is approximately 10-12 patients per therapist with 15 units per day
• Coverage may include all hospital areas including ED, trauma, orthopedics, neuro, MedSurg, and ICU
• Cerner/Powerchart is used for EMR documentation
• Shifts are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, with a weekend rotation once per month
• No on-call requirements
• Floating may be required to any unit within the hospital as needed

Requirements

• Current BLS certification required
• MSPT or DPT required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required; first-time travelers must have at least 2 years experience
• License required if applicable
• Acute care experience is preferred but training is available for candidates willing to learn
• Must be adaptable, coachable, and a strong team player

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include performing initial evaluations and ongoing treatments across various hospital units
• Three days of department orientation provided with 1:1 support from a Rehab Aide during the first weeks
• Rehab Aides are shared among clinical staff for ongoing support
• Holiday coverage includes potential assignment for one major and one minor holiday during the contract
• Scrub attire is navy blue or dark green
• Free on-site parking is available
• Candidates must live outside a 60-mile radius from the hospital
• Perm staff must wait 6 months before returning as a traveler