Acute Care Physical Therapist
Montgomery, AL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an acute care Rehabilitation Services position at a Level II Trauma Center in Montgomery, AL, requiring at least 1 year of experience and Cerner EMR familiarity.

Details

• Located at a 492-bed Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center with a Level III NICU in Montgomery, AL
• Inpatient acute care setting covering trauma, orthopedic, neuro, cardiac, post-op, ICU, and med-surg patient populations
• ED patients are treated like any other med-surg unit, with initial evaluations performed and treatment continued the following day if the patient has not yet been assigned to a room
• Caseload may consist of patients from any area within the hospital, including trauma, orthopedics, neuro, med-surg, ICU, and the ED
• Patient load of 10–12 patients per therapist, targeting 15 units per day
• EMR: Cerner/PowerChart
• 8-hour day shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, 40 hours per week
• Weekend rotation approximately once per month; no on-call requirements
• May be asked to assist with Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday coverage; all other holidays are staffed as normal working days

Requirements

• Current BLS certification required
• MSPT or DPT degree required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care physical therapy experience required
• First-time travelers considered with at least 2 years of experience
• Acute care experience required; must be adaptable, coachable, and a strong team player
• AL state license required if applicable

Additional Information

• 3-day departmental orientation provided upon start
• During the first one to two weeks, therapists are paired 1:1 with a Rehab Aide for orientation support; after that period, Rehab Aides are shared among clinical staff
• Typically 5–7 Rehab Aides scheduled per day, coordinated via a group messaging app; evaluating therapists largely work unassisted unless specific assistance is needed
• Support staff on unit includes CNAs, a Receptionist/HUC, and Charge Nurse
• Scrub color: navy blue or dark green
• Free on-site parking available in front lot or parking decks
• Facility conducts interviews prior to offers; candidates should be prepared for a SimpliFi interview and manager approval process
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler
• Significant RTO blackout dates are in effect throughout the year; up to 7 days of time off may be approved outside of blackout periods
• A reference from a charge nurse or above from the past 12 months is required for consideration
• DOB (day and month) and SSN are required for consideration