Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital - $2,511 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• 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: Oct 5, 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 Epic proficiency.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with potential outpatient clinic exposure
• Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• 13-week assignment length
• Epic EMR experience required
• May be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted location

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Physical Therapy experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• CA state license required
• License required if applicable
• Compact license must be in hand at time of submission
• Epic EMR experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
• Experience with orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and neurologic patient populations preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment planning, and documentation across acute care and outpatient settings
• Utilizes a range of therapeutic equipment including gait belts, walkers, slings, and lifts
• Performs modalities such as e-stim, ultrasound, and traction as needed
• Provides patient and family education, including home exercise programs
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
• Former Providence employees may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they are outside the 50-mile radius
• Open to candidates without prior travel experience

American Traveler Job ID #P-757008. Pay package is based on 8 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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