Physical Therapist
Northridge, CA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week acute care assignment at a Level II Trauma Center, working 8-hour day shifts Tuesday through Saturday.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with a Level II Trauma Center designation
• Physical Therapist role within a combined PT, OT, and Speech therapy department
• Patient caseload varies by assigned area: up to 9 patients per day in outpatient, up to 13 per day in inpatient, and variable in rehab
• Inpatient patient population includes orthopedic, post-surgical, neurological, trauma, cardiac, and med-surg cases; outpatient includes ortho and neuro; rehab includes neuro, spinal cord injuries, and trauma
• Inpatient PT does not cover NICU, pediatrics, PICU, ER, or ICU
• May be assigned to inpatient, outpatient, or rehab areas, with potential to float to other areas as needed
• Rehab aides are available on unit to assist with patient care
• Charting is done via Cerner PowerChart; experience is preferred
• Schedule is 8-hour day shifts, Tuesday through Saturday, though shift days may vary based on facility needs (e.g., Wed–Sun or Thu–Mon)
• Holidays are not required

Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years of PT experience required; candidates with inpatient clinical experience may be considered with less than a full year
• Active state PT license required at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted — license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required; pending certifications will not be accepted
• Experience with acute care or inpatient settings required
• Trauma experience preferred
• Travel experience preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Orientation is approximately 1.5 days and is conducted at the department level, not hospital-wide; Cerner training is included during this time if needed
• Uniform requirement: maroon polo shirt, dark-colored pants, and closed-toe shoes; a lab coat is optional
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year; candidates who worked PRN through outside firms may be considered
• Local candidates are accepted for this position