Travel Physical Therapist - $2,281 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Merced, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring 2+ years of experience and BLS certification.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting within a combined PT/OT/ST department
• 189-bed facility including ICU, telemetry, medical, surgical, and mother/baby units
• Average hospital census of 150 patients
• Patient population includes adult and geriatric inpatients with orthopedic, neurological, medical, and pulmonary conditions
• Outpatient population ranges from pediatric to geriatric patients
• 10-hour shifts scheduled Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30am to 7:00pm
• Floating required to inpatient acute hospital units
• Uses Cerner (upgraded version) for charting
• Works alongside a lead inpatient therapist, therapy supervisor, and Director of Rehab Services
• Department includes PT, OT, ST, and therapy aide staff across inpatient and outpatient settings

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• Active state or compact PT license required if applicable
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Must be able to work 10-hour shifts including weekend rotations
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• General department orientation provided with skills checklist and assigned clinician
• Facility holds JCAHO Stroke certification (NIH certified) and TJP certification for elective hip and knee procedures
• Participates in early mobility program including ventilated patients
• No holiday coverage required for this position
• Scrub requirement: burgundy polo or long sleeve shirt with black pants and shoes
• Located near Yosemite, Monterey Bay, San Francisco, and the Sierra Nevada range
• First-time travelers will be considered for this role

American Traveler Job ID #P-747728. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

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