Travel Physical Therapist, Acute Care Hospital - $2,566 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• 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: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of inpatient acute care experience for a weekend day shift position at an acute care hospital in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting, PT unit
• Schedule: 4x10-hour shifts on weekends, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
• Patient ratio: 1:1
• Patient population includes orthopedic conditions such as total hip/knee replacement, hip fractures, post-op spinal and shoulder surgeries, low back pain, degenerative disc and joint disease, and rheumatoid arthritis
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of inpatient acute care PT experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• WI PT license or Compact license required; pending license accepted, but must be obtained prior to start
• Proficiency in orthopedic assessment skills including AROM/AAROM/PROM, strength testing, pain assessment, and gait training
• Experience with standard PT equipment including walkers, gait belts, and crutches
• Ability to develop and document plans of care, goals, evaluations, reassessments, and discharge summaries
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Two supervisor references required after offer acceptance
• All RTO requests must be submitted at time of consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluation and treatment of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, patient and family education, home exercise program development, and safety/injury prevention
• Billing experience across commercial, Medicare B, Medicaid, private pay, and workers' compensation is valued
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Outpatient clinic experience is a preferred but not required secondary work setting
• NIHSS certification may be pending at submission but must be completed during compliance
• Travelers who have previously worked at this facility must have been separated for a minimum of 1 year before returning
• Travel pairs are accepted
• Candidates with latex allergies cannot be accommodated at this facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-730390. Pay package is based on 10 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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