Acute Care Physical Therapist
Morristown, NJ
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for inpatient rehab with experience in high-acuity acute care settings and Epic EMR proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Position is in an inpatient rehab unit within a large academic hospital setting
• Care is provided Monday through Friday, either 8:00am–4:00pm or 9:00am–5:00pm
• Patient population includes high-acuity cases, especially ICU, Step-Down, and Cardiac
• EPIC is used for charting and EMR documentation
• Travelers may be required to float to a nearby sister hospital
• Duties include patient evaluation, developing treatment plans, performing interventions, and providing patient and family education
• Role involves documentation of care, appropriate billing, and supporting competency development for other clinicians
• May serve as a clinical instructor for students and participate in new staff orientation
• Independent judgment required when managing moderately complex cases with minimal supervision
• No local candidates accepted; candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility
• Assignment limit of one year before a mandatory 30-60 day break is required prior to returning

Requirements

• Active NJ Physical Therapy license required if applicable
• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program required
• 0–4 years of Physical Therapist experience preferred, ideally in acute care
• Experience in large acute care or academic medical settings highly preferred
• Board Certification as a Specialist in a relevant acute care area is preferred
• References, application, skills checklist, and license verification required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts