Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital - $2,168 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 08/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring 2+ years of experience and at least one completed travel assignment.

Details

• Acute Care Hospital setting within the PT Acute Care unit
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
• Hours may flex with a later Friday start time to assist with PACU discharge coverage
• Weekend coverage required one day per month, with a comparable day off provided during the week
• No call responsibilities
• No floating required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent PT experience within the last 7 years
• MD PT state license required in hand (no pending licenses accepted); license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment
• Acute care setting experience required
• Experience with assessments including AROM/AAROM/PROM, assistive devices, body mechanics, pain assessment, and strength testing
• Documentation experience including evaluations, plans of care, short/long term goals, discharge summaries, and reassessments
• Experience with cardiopulmonary, geriatric, neurologic, and oncology patient populations preferred
• Experience with orthopedic conditions such as hip fractures, total hip/knee replacements, and post-op spinal or shoulder surgery preferred
• Experience with home exercise programs and patient/family education preferred

Additional Information

• Main responsibilities include evaluating and treating inpatients in an acute care hospital setting
• Utilizes equipment such as hospital/specialty beds, Hoyer lifts, rolling walkers, crutches, bed alarms, and call lights
• Familiarity with billing types including Medicare A/B, Medicaid, and commercial insurance preferred
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role

American Traveler Job ID #P-730587. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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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