Acute Care Physical Therapist
Merced, CA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 2 years of experience and active licensure for a post-acute setting assignment.

Details

• Work in a post-acute care setting serving both inpatient and outpatient populations
• Unit covers PT/OT/ST with an average hospital census of 150 in a 189-bed facility
• Covers adult and geriatric patients for inpatient; outpatient caseload includes pediatrics to geriatrics
• Diagnoses seen include orthopedic, neurological, medical, and pulmonary complications
• Outpatient services are provided at an off-site location approximately 2.5 miles from the main facility
• Uses upgraded Cerner EMR; prior experience is beneficial
• Day shifts, Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 6:00 pm (8-hour shifts); 10-hour shifts may be considered for travelers
• Floating may be required within inpatient acute hospital settings

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience as a Physical Therapist in relevant settings
• Active state or Compact (NLC) PT license required at the time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Must provide two professional references: one supervisor from the past 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluation and treatment of a diverse patient population in both inpatient and outpatient rehab settings
• Work with a multidisciplinary team including PTs, OTs, STs, therapy aides, and therapy supervisors
• General department orientation with skills checklist and an assigned clinician
• Scrub uniform is required: burgundy polo or long sleeve shirt with black pants and shoes
• No required holiday coverage
• JCAHO certified for Stroke and TJP (elective hips and knees); participates in early mobility programs
• Returning candidates may not have been directly employed by any affiliated facility within the past year
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply