Physical Therapist Post-Acute Care
Sacramento, CA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a post-acute/skilled nursing facility role, with floating capability to an adjacent inpatient acute care hospital.

Details

• Primary setting is a post-acute/skilled nursing facility, with cross-training and floating expected to an adjacent inpatient acute care hospital
• Inpatient only; no outpatient caseload
• Patient population includes geriatric patients with total joint replacements (TKA, THA), CVA/stroke, deconditioning, pneumonia, COPD, and balance difficulties associated with general medical conditions
• Typical daily patient load of 8–9 patients in the post-acute setting
• Coverage required across A, B, C, and D stations
• 8-hour day shifts starting at 0800, with 2 weekend shifts per month (every other weekend)
• First to float when census requires
• Holiday coverage may be required
• Charting is done in Cerner
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent PT experience required
• Active CA PT license required (pending licenses not accepted); license required if applicable
• Current AHA BLS certification required (pending certifications not accepted)
• Ability to work independently and perform patient transfers
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team
• A copy of your driver's license is required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Floor-specific orientation provided; 12-hour orientation period
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity Health, within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• A manager interview is required for this position
• Burgundy scrubs required