Physical Therapist - Acute Care & Orthopedics
Santa Maria, CA
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 licensed Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week outpatient and inpatient PT assignment at a Level III Trauma facility in California.

Details

• Outpatient and inpatient Physical Therapy setting at a Level III Trauma facility
• Inpatient coverage areas include med/surg (45–50%), telemetry (35%), ICU, and occasionally ER or pediatrics
• Outpatient caseload is approximately 65% orthopedic (shoulders, knees, backs) and the remainder neuro/stroke patients
• Outpatient clinic hours are 6:00 AM–7:00 PM; PT shifts are 8 hours with variable start times
• Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8-hour day shifts
• Weekend coverage is approximately 3 shifts per quarter and is negotiable; travelers may choose Saturday, Sunday, or both
• Cerner EMR is used for charting
• Rehab aides are available in the outpatient setting
• Inpatient PT/OT may be required to work across both inpatient and outpatient settings depending on facility need

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent PT experience required
• 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
• General acute care experience required for inpatient assignments, including total joints (knees, hips, shoulders)
• Orthopedic and neuro experience required for outpatient assignments
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 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

• Inpatient PT responsibilities include treating ortho, neuro, wound care, lymphedema, and occasional pediatric patients
• Outpatient PT responsibilities include treating primarily orthopedic conditions and some neuro/stroke patients
• Ideal candidates will have both inpatient and outpatient experience, though having both is not strictly required
• Several shifts of floor-specific orientation are provided
• Inpatient dress code requires Dignity Health branded polos, which the facility can provide if needed
• Outpatient dress code is business casual — collared shirt and nice pants; lab jacket is optional
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; candidates placed PRN through outside firms will be considered