Physical Therapist
Pasadena, TX
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an acute care Physical Therapist with 2+ years of inpatient experience for a 13-week assignment.

Details

• Acute care/inpatient setting with an outpatient clinic connected to the facility for occasional float coverage when inpatient census drops
• Patient caseload includes a mix of orthopedic, neurologic, and general medical/surgical cases
• Serves as the primary therapist in the inpatient/acute care setting, with an outpatient therapist available to float and assist as needed
• Schedule is Monday through Friday, 9a-6p, with possible Saturday shifts arranged in advance to allow for a weekday off
• Possible Sunday on-call arranged in advance
• Some weekdays may shift to 8a-5p to attend 8a MDRs when another team member is off
• 40 guaranteed hours per week
• Uses MEDITECH as the EMR/charting system

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required, with strong inpatient/acute care skills
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• Active state or compact (NLC) PT license required for the state of submission; pending licenses not accepted (license required if applicable)
• Active certifications required at time of consideration; pending certifications not accepted
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two 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

• Main responsibilities include evaluating and treating inpatients with ortho, neuro, and general med/surg conditions
• Supported by an outpatient therapist who can float in to assist as needed
• 12 hours of orientation provided
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside firms will be considered