Physical Therapist – Inpatient/Outpatient Rehab
Northridge, CA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of experience for a 13-week acute care assignment at a Level II Trauma facility in Northridge, CA.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with a Level II Trauma designation
• Unit covers PT, OT, and Speech therapy across inpatient, outpatient, and rehab areas
• Inpatient patient population includes ortho, post-surgical, neuro, trauma, cardiac, and med-surg; no NICU, pediatric, PICU, ER, or ICU patients
• Outpatient PT/OT population includes ortho and neuro cases; outpatient Speech includes trauma and neuro
• Rehab population includes neuro, spinal cord injuries, and trauma
• Patient load varies by area: up to 9 patients/day in outpatient, up to 13 patients/day in inpatient, and varies in rehab
• Candidates may be assigned to inpatient, outpatient, or rehab areas, and may be required to float between areas
• EMR: Cerner PowerChart
• 8-hour day shifts; shift start times vary and may include non-traditional schedules such as Wed–Sun or Thu–Mon
• Every other weekend (EOW) required; holidays are not required
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Current PT license in the state of California required; active at time of consideration — pending licenses will not be accepted
• Minimum 1 year of PT experience required; candidates with inpatient clinical experience may be considered with less than one full year
• Current BLS certification required; pending certifications will not be accepted
• Experience in an acute care setting required
• Trauma experience preferred
• Travel experience preferred
• A driver's license must be provided 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, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Rehab aides and PTAs are available on-site to assist with patient care, typically 2 per shift
• Orientation is approximately 1.5 days and is conducted at the department level, not hospital-wide; Cerner training is included during orientation if needed
• Maroon polo shirt, dark-colored pants, and closed-toe shoes required; a lab coat 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 employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Local candidates are accepted