Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Job Description
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American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Placentia, California.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
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Assignment Overview\n
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- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
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Description\n
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring at least 1 year of experience and ACLS/BLS certification.
Details\n
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- Acute Care Hospital unit treating adolescent and adult patients
- Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Floating required
- Weekend coverage required on an as-needed basis
- Uses Epic EMR
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Requirements\n
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- Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience in an acute care setting required
- Candidates submitted for specialized units must have at least one year of full-time equivalent experience in that specialty within the past two years
- ACLS and BLS certification required
- Community hospital experience required
- Epic EMR experience required and must be noted in work history
- Active CA state license required at time of consideration, license required if applicable
- Experience with acute care equipment including bed alarms, call lights, crutches, gait belts, Hoyer lifts, shoulder slings, sit-to-stand lifts, sliding boards, standard walkers, and wheelchairs
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Additional Information\n
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- Core responsibilities include documentation, assessment, evaluation, plan of care development, and reassessments
- Two supervisor references required for consideration
- Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
- Former employees must have been separated for at least 1 year to return as a traveler
- Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travel candidates
- No time off requested within the first two weeks of the assignment; a maximum of 7 days of time off per 13-week contract is highly preferred
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American Traveler Job ID #P-774131. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
About American Traveler\n \n
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
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With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
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American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
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With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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