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Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week acute care rehabilitation assignment, open to first-time travelers with at least 2 years of experience.
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Inpatient acute care setting within a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center
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Treats trauma, orthopedic, neuro, cardiac, post-op, ICU, MedSurg, and ED patients
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ED patients are treated similarly to med-surg patients, with initial evaluations followed by continued treatment
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Patient ratio of 10-12 per therapist, approximately 15 units per day
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May float to any area of the hospital including trauma, orthopedics, neuro, MedSurg, ICU, or ED
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Uses Cerner/Powerchart EMR system
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Schedule is 8:00AM-4:30PM, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
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Weekend rotation required once per month
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No on-call requirements
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Current BLS certification required
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MSPT or DPT required
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Acute care experience required
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Minimum 1 year of experience required for travelers; first-time travelers considered with at least 2 years of experience
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Must be adaptable, coachable, and a strong team player
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License required if applicable
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Responsibilities include patient evaluations and treatments across multiple hospital units, with a focus on acute care rehabilitation
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Rehab Aides provide 1:1 support during the first 1-2 weeks of orientation, then are shared among clinical staff
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3-day department orientation provided
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Team includes CNAs, Rehab Aides, and clinical support staff who communicate via group messaging app for assistance
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May be asked to assist with coverage during Thanksgiving or Christmas; other holidays are staffed as normal working days
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Scrub color requirement: navy blue or dark green
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Free on-site parking available
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Facility does not require COVID vaccination
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Does not accept local candidates within a 60-mile radius of the facility
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Returning perm staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler
