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.

Details

• 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

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

Additional Information

• 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