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 Mission Viejo, California.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 11/17/2026
- 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 17, 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 2+ years of acute care experience and a hard stop requirement for acute care background.
Details\n
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- Acute Care Inpatient PT unit within a Trauma Level II facility with Stroke Certification
- Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Monday-Friday schedule with 3 weekend shifts required per 6 weeks (Saturday or Sunday)
- May be required to float to a sister facility nearby
- Uses Epic for charting
- No on-call requirements
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Requirements\n
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- Minimum 2 years of PT experience required, with acute care experience as a hard requirement
- Trauma experience highly preferred; must be comfortable working independently in a trauma environment if not trauma-experienced
- BLS certification required
- CA license required if applicable
- 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
- Experience with orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary patient populations preferred
- Experience with adaptive devices, assistive devices, and various mobility equipment preferred
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Additional Information\n
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- Responsibilities include patient assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge planning for acute care patients
- Work independently managing a caseload across orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary conditions
- Travelers are unlikely to work on holidays but may be scheduled on days surrounding holidays
- Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
- First-time travelers accepted if they have acute care and trauma experience
- Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
- Free parking available on-site
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American Traveler Job ID #P-776134. 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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