Inpatient Acute Care Physical Therapist
Tulsa, OK
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an Inpatient Acute Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week travel contract at a Level II Trauma Center.

Details

• Inpatient acute care setting within the Rehab Services department at a Level II Trauma Center
• Patient population includes neurological, orthopedic, cardiovascular, oncological, and general medical conditions
• Clinician is expected to work across all units within the hospital, primarily located in one tower
• Day shift: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
• Minimum of 2 weekend days per month required, with additional weekend opportunities available
• Large interdisciplinary rehab department of approximately 45–50 associates, including OT and SLP
• PT team consists of approximately 8 core PTs, 3 core PTAs, and approximately 7 PRN PTs and PTAs
• Cerner EMR used for real-time, point-of-service documentation

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent physical therapy experience required
• Inpatient acute care experience required
• Current PT license required if applicable
• BLS certification required
• Must provide a valid US Social Security Number and US home address
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment with minimal supervision
• Strong critical thinking and decisive judgment skills required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include initial and ongoing patient assessments, plan of care development and revision, and delivery of physical therapy interventions
• Clinician is expected to oversee physical therapy assistants, students, and support personnel
• Regular collaboration with the interdisciplinary team is an integral part of this role
• Training will be provided by the team to prepare the traveler for clinical responsibilities
• Local candidates are accepted; however, a radius rule applies and may affect the travel pay rate — contact your recruiter for details
• COVID vaccination is not required by this facility
• Full DOB and SSN required for consideration
• Skills checklist and copies of certifications required for consideration