PT Acute Care Hospital
Orange, CA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 3+ years of experience for an acute care inpatient hospital assignment in Orange, CA, at a Magnet-designated, stroke-certified facility with an orthopedic-heavy caseload.

Details

• Acute care inpatient setting at a 426-bed Magnet-designated, stroke-certified hospital
• Orthopedic-heavy caseload; no wound care required
• Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (8:00–18:30)
• 13-week contract
• Daily caseload of approximately 10 patients
• Patient ratio of 1:10
• Minimum of 2 weekends required per month
• All travelers are expected to float between facilities within the state
• Epic EMR required
• Free parking on-site

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of recent acute care PT experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• CA state PT license required if applicable
• Epic EMR experience required
• Strong skills in orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary patient populations
• Proficiency with a wide range of adaptive and assistive devices, mobility aids, and specialty equipment
• Experience with post-stroke rehabilitation, orthopedic post-op care, and general acute care assessments
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and trauma experience preferred
• 2 supervisory references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• LA fire card obtained within the last 30 days required
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked at a Providence facility as a permanent employee, traveler, or registry/per-diem must disclose the location(s) and dates worked
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are considered local; local candidates are accepted but at a different pay rate
• Refusal to float between facilities within the state may result in assignment termination
• Must commit to working 3 of the following 5 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day
• RTO requests must be submitted at the time of consideration; scheduling requests due to outside employment will not be accommodated
• No open license or background hits will be approved; any history must be disclosed upfront