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Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

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American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting requiring 2+ years of experience and a valid Oregon PT license.

Acute Care Hospital setting
13-week assignment with Day shift, 3x12 hours (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
Weekend rotation required, including at least 3 weekend shifts within a 4-week rotation
Possible holiday shift coverage depending on timing
Epic EMR preferred for charting
May float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital

Minimum 2 years of Physical Therapy experience required
Acute Care experience preferred
BS, MS, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy required
Graduate of a program approved by the Committee on Accreditation in Education of the American Physical Therapy Association
Valid Oregon PT license or license eligibility required (license required if applicable)
BLS certification required
Trauma Level II experience preferred
Epic charting experience required
Skills in patient assessment, adaptive/assistive devices, body mechanics, and vital sign monitoring required
Experience with equipment such as Hoyer lifts, gait belts, walkers, and specialty beds required
Experience with cardiopulmonary, geriatric, neurologic, and orthopedic patient populations preferred
Rehabilitation Hospital setting experience preferred
Vestibular therapy skills preferred
Sliding board experience preferred

Responsible for patient evaluation, treatment plan development, and follow-through to support hospital care goals
Gait training and strength testing are part of core responsibilities
Documentation duties include assessment, evaluation, and plan of care updates
Candidates may float to a nearby affiliate hospital as part of standard scheduling practices
Former permanent employees must wait six months after termination before applying to travel positions within the health system
Facility does not accommodate block scheduling
RTO must be finalized prior to submission for consideration
Open to first-time travelers