Outpatient Physical Therapist
Canon City, CO
American Traveler
4x9 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x9hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 26-week outpatient contract requiring 2+ years of experience and proficiency with Epic EMR.

Details

• Outpatient physical therapy setting in a small community rehab department
• Patient population is primarily orthopedic with a wide variety of diagnoses given the community outpatient setting
• Treatments are 45-minute, 1:1 sessions with a caseload of 9 patients per eval and recurring schedule
• Rehab aides and PTAs are available on staff, though all treatments are conducted 1:1
• Epic EMR is used for charting
• Day shift schedule, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with 9-hour shifts
• No weekend or holiday coverage required
• 26-week contract only

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required
• Active CO PT license or Compact (NLC) licensure required; pending licenses will not be accepted — license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required; pending certifications will not be accepted
• Strong patient scheduling and caseload management skills are essential
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility; a valid driver's license is required for address verification
• 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
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient evaluation, development of recurring treatment schedules, and effective management of cancellations and no-shows
• Department-specific orientation is provided; clinicians must be on-site for the full orientation week even if initial modules are completed remotely
• Business casual attire required
• The team has a strong track record of retaining travel PTs, with two previous travelers accepting full-time positions
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year are not eligible; those who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Travelers are expected to float within their assigned zone and should secure housing accordingly