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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an acute care hospital Medical Rehabilitation Unit with at least 1 year of experience and active WV PT licensure.

Details

• Medical Rehabilitation Unit within a trauma hospital setting
• Primarily stroke patients, comprising approximately 40% of the caseload
• Maximum of 5 patients per day, typically 3–4 patients per day at approximately 90 minutes per session
• Patient-to-therapist ratio of 1:5
• Schedule is 5x8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm
• No weekend, on-call, or float requirements
• Charting is performed in Cerner

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• Active West Virginia PT license required prior to start; pending licensure considered
• Current BLS certification required
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 – March 31); medical exemption accepted with documentation from an allergist or physician
• Driver's License and Social Security Card required for consideration
• License required if applicable
• Two manager or charge nurse references from within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former permanent employees of this facility must have a 2-year gap since their last day of permanent employment before being eligible
• COVID vaccine is not required
• Scrubs may be any color except blue, forest green, or maroon, which are reserved for nursing staff
• Unit T-shirts are available and provided by the team