Travel Physical Therapist - Rehab American Traveler - 4.0 Lafayette, LA Job Details Contract $2,326 a week 4 days ago Qualifications Patient treatment planning BLS Certification Rehabilitation devices Care documentation Diagnostic evaluation Initial patient assessment Clinical assessment documentation Discharge planning

Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:

Days, 5x8hrs

Hours:

40 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Sep 28, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Inpatient Rehab unit requiring 2+ years of experience and BLS certification. Details Inpatient Rehabilitation unit Day shift, 5x8 hours, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Patient ratio of 1:14 8 weekend shifts per contract Epic charting system experience preferred No call requirement Preferred experience with trauma, stroke, and ICU populations Requirements Minimum 2 years of experience required BLS certification required (AHA) LA state license or compact license required; license required if applicable Trauma Level I or II experience preferred Experience with cardiopulmonary, geriatric, and neurologic patient populations preferred Skilled in gait training, adaptive/assistive device use, and discharge planning Proficient in patient assessment, documentation, and care planning Additional Information Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for inpatient rehab patients Works with equipment such as Hoyer lifts, walkers, gait belts, and specialty beds Provides patient and family education on home exercise programs and safety Orientation held five days a week Facility does not accept local candidates; must reside more than 65 miles from the facility First-time travelers will be considered Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house contractors must have a one-year separation before returning as a traveler RTO must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process