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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with neuro and multi-setting experience for a 13-week contract at an acute and inpatient rehab hospital in Austin, TX.
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Work setting includes an inpatient rehabilitation (IPR) hospital, acute care hospital, and outpatient (OP) services
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64-bed IPR unit and 400-bed acute hospital with full outpatient services
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Staff of 160 across departments; direct patient care accounts for 75% of an 8-hour shift
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Day shift schedule, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, with 7- or 10-hour shifts on weekdays and weekends
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Weekend rotation required based on weekly utilization — approximately 1–2 weekend days per 4 weeks
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Neuro-focused patient population including spinal cord injury (SCI), brain injury (BI), and stroke rehab
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Minimum 1 year of PT experience required; allied candidates must have at least 6 months of experience within the last 6 months in the role
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Neuro background required, specifically SCI, brain injury, and stroke rehab
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Experience in multiple settings — acute, IPR, and outpatient — required
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Active PT license required where applicable
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Current BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted); certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the start date
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US SSN and date of birth required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
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One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — no local candidates accepted
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Responsibilities include following a provided patient schedule, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and meeting productivity standards
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Preferred candidates will have familiarity with IPR post-acute guidelines and experience utilizing the CARE tool assessment
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Ability to transition between multiple programs (IPR, acute, OP) on any given day is a plus
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The facility holds HCA Center of Excellence designations for Stroke, SCI, and Amputee programs and is pursuing COE status for Brain Injury and Cancer programs; also Comprehensive Stroke Certified
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Required scrub color is Caribbean Blue
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Ideal candidate is organized, team-oriented, and demonstrates strong communication and collaboration skills
