Acute Care PT
Newark, NJ
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring 2-5 years of acute care and outpatient experience and an active NJ State License.

Details

• Acute Care Hospital PT unit performing inpatient PT evaluations and treatment
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Uses Epic for charting
• Must be available to work 2 of 3 holidays
• Required to float within skillset based on census and staffing needs

Requirements

• 2-5 years of acute care and outpatient experience preferred
• BLS certification required
• Active NJ State License or Compact License required (if applicable)
• Epic charting experience required
• Wound care certification preferred
• Trauma Level I and II experience preferred
• Experience with orthopedic conditions including post-op spinal, shoulder, and joint replacement surgeries preferred
• Experience with neurologic conditions including stroke rehabilitation and spinal cord injury preferred
• Skilled in home exercise program development and patient/family education

Additional Information

• Main responsibilities include inpatient PT evaluation and treatment across a range of orthopedic and neurologic conditions
• Black scrubs required
• Open to first-time travelers
• Accepts local candidates at the same rate
• Returning RWJBH staff (full-time or PRN) must have a minimum 1-year break before being eligible for travel assignments
• Requested time off should be submitted with less than 7 days requested and no holiday time off to be prioritized
• Schedule changes are not accommodated once an offer has been accepted