Physical Therapist
Redding, CA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 2 years of experience and a minimum of 1 year in acute care for a 13-week travel contract at a Level II Trauma, stroke-certified acute care hospital in Redding, CA.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with a Level II Trauma designation and stroke certification
• Physical Therapy unit within a broader Rehab department covering PT, OT, and Speech
• Patient population includes cardiac, stroke, orthopedic, ICU, neuro, and med/surg cases; low-volume pediatrics ward also present
• Travelers are not required to work the NICU or have NICU/pediatrics experience
• 4x10-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–5:30 PM), working every 3rd weekend (potentially every other weekend)
• PT aides on staff 7 days a week for support
• Charting is performed in Cerner
• No floating required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care hospital experience required
• Active CA PT license required at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted — license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required; pending certifications not accepted
• COVID vaccination required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 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

Additional Information

• PT coverage is staffed 7 days a week; a team leader is available when the manager is not present
• Manager is available on-site Monday through Friday
• Orientation is 8 hours
• Travelers are expected to participate in the holiday rotation alongside permanent staff across all modalities
• Dress code requires a burgundy polo or button-down long-sleeve shirt (available through a hospital vendor) with solid dark pants; scrubs are not permitted
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by a CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates placed PRN through outside agencies will be considered
• Open to first-time travelers