Job Description
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American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Redding, California.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
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Assignment Overview\n
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- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
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Description\n
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week acute care assignment at a Level 2 trauma center, requiring 2+ years of specialty experience and 1+ year of acute care hospital experience.
Details\n
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- Acute care setting within a Level 2 trauma facility
- Unit includes Rehab services covering PT, OT, and Speech therapy
- 10-hour day shifts, 4 days per week (7:00 AM-5:30 PM)
- Every-third-weekend rotation required, with possibility of every-other-weekend
- Works into permanent staff rotation for holiday coverage across all modalities
- No floating required
- Patient population includes cardiac, stroke, orthopedic, ICU, neuro, and medsurg cases
- Facility is stroke certified
- Low-volume pediatric and neonatal ICU caseload; travelers not required to work with these populations or have related experience
- Uses Cerner EMR
- PT aides support the unit, typically one aide Sun-Tues and two aides Wed-Sat
- 8 hours of floor-specific orientation covering all modalities
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Requirements\n
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- Active CA PT license required if applicable
- BLS certification required
- COVID vaccine required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty required
- Minimum 1 year of acute care hospital experience required
- Driver's license copy required for consideration
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
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Additional Information\n
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- Team leader provides support and guidance when manager is unavailable
- Manager available on-site Monday through Friday
- Hospitalist/intensivist coverage available 24/7
- Respiratory therapy and pharmacy services available 24/7
- Dress code requires a burgundy polo or button-down shirt with dark solid pants; scrubs not permitted
- Open to first-time travelers
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American Traveler Job ID #P-768954. Pay package is based on 10 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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