Physical Therapist – Inpatient and Outpatient
Luverne, MN
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 12-week travel contract at a critical access hospital in rural Minnesota, providing inpatient and outpatient PT services with no evenings, weekends, or call required.

Details

• Work setting is a 25-bed critical access hospital (CAH) with an associated outpatient department in a rural community
• Inpatient and outpatient general rural practice physical therapy
• Occasional floating to Adrian Clinic and Rock Rapids clinic may be required, with primary placement at the Luverne location
• Day shift, Monday–Thursday 8am–5pm and Friday 8am–3pm
• No call, no evenings, and no weekends required
• There is a possibility of working independently if the staff Physical Therapist is off
• EMR is Epic; experience required
• Equipment used includes blood flow restriction devices, ultrasound/e-stim, iontophoresis, and general therapy equipment
• 12-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• MN PT licensure required; IA PT licensure is a bonus
• Current BLS certification required
• License required if applicable
• General physical therapy skills across inpatient and outpatient settings
• 2 current professional references required for consideration: 1 from a supervisor within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 from a peer or supervisor in the same specialty within the last 3 years
• Skills checklist required for consideration
• All certifications must be active at time of consideration — no pending certifications accepted

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluation and treatment across inpatient and outpatient settings in a rural general practice environment
• Orientation includes a department and hospital tour, Epic documentation training, and orientation to department-specific equipment; additional orientation provided based on individual skills and comfort level
• Well-established PT department with 7 full-time PT staff and one additional PTA; occupational therapy, speech therapy, and cardiac rehab are also part of the department
• PT staff are available for assistance and questions throughout the assignment
• Scrubs required: polo in ceil blue, khaki, gray, or chocolate brown; business casual is also acceptable
• Clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
• Candidates who have previously worked at any Sanford Health location must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their submission date
• Candidates with a permanent address within 80 miles of the facility are eligible to apply