Assignment Overview Shift:

Days, 5x8hrs

Hours:

40 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Oct 19, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital, requiring 1+ years of acute care experience and open to first-time travelers. Details Acute Care Hospital PT unit at a Short Term Acute Care / Level III Trauma Center with 104 staffed beds Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Patient ratio of 8-12 patients per day Floating between units required Occasional weekend coverage to help fill regular staffing needs Epic charting system used No on-call requirements Requirements Minimum 1 year of acute care PT experience required BLS certification required WA state PT license required if applicable Epic EMR experience required Compact license must be in hand at time of submission Self-directed with strong teamwork and time management skills Community hospital experience preferred Inpatient rehabilitation (IPR) experience a plus Additional Information Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation across an orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary patient population May involve gait training, assistive device use, and wheelchair assessments Scrubs of any color accepted across all units Free parking available on-site Open to first-time travelers Returning former employees must wait at least 3 months before eligibility Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility for travel rate eligibility, though local candidates may be accepted at a lower bill rate Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day) All RTO requests must be submitted upfront during the application process May be required to float between sister facilities within the region