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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 12 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 2+ years of acute care experience for a hospital-based PT position focused on high-acuity geriatric patients within a regional referral center.
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Acute care hospital setting within a regional referral center
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Unit focuses on general medicine floors with a primarily geriatric patient population
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High-acuity cases common due to the regional referral nature of the facility
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Day shift schedule, 8-hour shifts (8:00–16:30, occasionally 8:30–17:00)
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5 days per week, with approximately 4 weekend shifts per month; specific weekend schedule discussed during interview
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May float to other general medicine floors within the hospital
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12-week contract
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Current PT license for the state of Louisiana required (license required if applicable)
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Current BLS certification required (AHA-issued)
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Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required
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Acute care hospital experience required
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Must reside 65+ miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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First-time travelers will be considered for this position
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Any requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process
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Candidates may be assigned to an emergency response team by their unit manager in the event of an emergency, with an expectation to remain on-site or serve as part of a relief team until the event has passed
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Applying for this role indicates acceptance of potential emergency team assignments as directed by the unit manager
