Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation
Jacksonville, FL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) with inpatient rehabilitation experience for a 13-week travel contract at an acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Jacksonville, FL.

Details

• Inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital with 50 beds dedicated to the treatment and recovery of patients with severe injuries or illnesses
• Patients include adults recovering from stroke, TBI, SCI, neurological conditions, trauma, amputation, and orthopedic injuries
• Patient ratio of 1:5–7 depending on acuity
• Day shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday through Thursday (altered work week)
• No call or float requirements
• EMR: Cerner
• On-site equipment includes Smart Car, Vector, Lite Gait, Senaptec, a dedicated TBI gym, transfer rooms, outdoor functional courtyard, and EKSO (available in September)

Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years of physical therapy experience required
• DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) degree required
• AHA certifications required
• Experience in acute, subacute, SNF, or inpatient rehabilitation preferred
• Candidates must live more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Candidates must not have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Candidates must not be employed full-time elsewhere
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Treatment focus areas include neuro, ortho, TBI, SCI, and cardiopulmonary diagnoses
• Experience with functional interventions and group/concurrent therapy modes is preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a patient-first attitude are highly valued
• Green scrubs required