Physical Therapist
Asheville, NC
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 2 years of experience for a 13-week inpatient rehabilitation hospital assignment in Asheville, NC, working Monday–Friday day shifts.

Details

• Inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting with 80 beds
• Physical Therapy department serving patients with TBI, stroke, orthopedic, cardiac, SCI, pulmonary, and debility diagnoses
• Patient ratio of 1:6 on day shift
• Unit is supported by 1 Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) and 2 Rehab Techs
• Procedures performed include e-stim, ultrasound, splinting, wound care, and limb wrapping
• Equipment includes Sara Steady, Sara Plus, Hoyer lift, Viking lift, sliding boards, and various adaptive equipment
• Documentation systems: Meditech and RehabConnect
• Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Position is dedicated to the rehab facility and is not a float position, though flex scheduling is possible

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent physical therapy experience, with inpatient rehab hospital experience strongly preferred
• Active PT license to practice in NC required; license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted); certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
• Proficiency in safe patient handling techniques required
• Experience with EMR documentation and compliance required
• Familiarity with protocols for autonomic dysreflexia prevention, bowel/bladder programs, and pressure ulcer prevention strategies
• Experience with wheelchairs, prosthetics, orthotics, and adaptive equipment
• Strong interdisciplinary communication and family training skills
• Critical thinking and time management skills required
• Must have active work history with no gaps of 90 days or more in the past 12 months
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required for candidates licensed in Florida or Missouri)

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluation and treatment of patients across a range of neurological, orthopedic, and cardiopulmonary diagnoses
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration, family training, and DME recommendations are core components of the role
• The hospital holds YCVA (Young Stroke/CVA) program certification and features active student rotations
• A variety of specialized equipment is available to tailor therapy interventions
• Dress code requires rehab casual attire or black scrub bottoms with eggplant purple scrub tops
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible