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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience for an inpatient rehab position at a hospital in California, with flexibility to float between inpatient, acute rehab, and outpatient settings.
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Hospital-based position within an inpatient rehab unit, with the ability to float between inpatient, acute rehab unit (ARU), and outpatient rehab as needed
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Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours (8:00–16:30)
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Friday through Tuesday work week
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13-week contract
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Current CA Physical Therapist license required (license required if applicable)
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Current BLS certification required
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Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required
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Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program required
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Experience in acute care and inpatient rehab settings required
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Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates
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Responsibilities include assessing, planning, and implementing individualized physical treatment programs to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore physical function
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Develops and updates patient Plans of Care (POC) based on evaluation findings and clinical diagnosis
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Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team members and other healthcare providers
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Provides clinical supervision to PT assistants and aides, and may serve as a clinical instructor for students
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Participates in quality improvement processes and interdisciplinary projects
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Must maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
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Only one holiday RTO request will be approved for the duration of the contract
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Candidates who have previously worked at this facility must have been away for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
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2 supervisor references obtained within the past year are required for consideration
