Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Charleston, WV
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 1 year acute care experience for a day shift position in a trauma hospital rehabilitation unit.

Responsibilities

• Position is located in a medical rehabilitation unit within a trauma hospital
• Patient population includes primarily stroke patients, accounting for approximately 40% of the caseload
• Therapist typically manages 3-4 patients per day, with a maximum of 5, and provides sessions of about 90 minutes each
• Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm, with no weekends or call required
• Potential to float to other sister facilities as needed
• Uses Cerner for documentation
• Main duties involve providing rehabilitation therapy to predominantly stroke patients
• Blocked scheduling is provided Monday through Friday
• No restrictions on requested time off
• Flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1–Mar 31) unless medically exempt
• Scrub attire should be any color except blue, forest green, or maroon; unit T-shirts are provided and can be tie-dyed during breaks
• COVID vaccination is not required
• Former perm employees are ineligible within 2 years of last day worked

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care setting required
• BLS certification required
• West Virginia PT license required prior to start; pending state license accepted for consideration
• First-time travelers accepted if they have acute care experience
• License required if applicable

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