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Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 2 years of experience and a minimum of 1 year in acute care for a 13-week travel contract at a Level II Trauma, stroke-certified acute care hospital in Redding, CA.
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Acute care hospital setting with a Level II Trauma designation and stroke certification
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Physical Therapy unit within a broader Rehab department covering PT, OT, and Speech
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Patient population includes cardiac, stroke, orthopedic, ICU, neuro, and med/surg cases; low-volume pediatrics ward also present
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Travelers are not required to work the NICU or have NICU/pediatrics experience
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4x10-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–5:30 PM), working every 3rd weekend (potentially every other weekend)
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PT aides on staff 7 days a week for support
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Charting is performed in Cerner
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No floating required
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Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required
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Minimum 1 year of acute care hospital experience required
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Active CA PT license required at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted — license required if applicable
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Current BLS certification required; pending certifications not accepted
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COVID vaccination required
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Cerner EMR experience preferred
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Driver's license required for consideration
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2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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PT coverage is staffed 7 days a week; a team leader is available when the manager is not present
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Manager is available on-site Monday through Friday
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Orientation is 8 hours
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Travelers are expected to participate in the holiday rotation alongside permanent staff across all modalities
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Dress code requires a burgundy polo or button-down long-sleeve shirt (available through a hospital vendor) with solid dark pants; scrubs are not permitted
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Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by a CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates placed PRN through outside agencies will be considered
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Open to first-time travelers
