Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Topeka, KS
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapist for an acute care hospital, requiring at least 1 year of experience and a Kansas PT license.

Details

• Inpatient acute care setting evaluating and treating patients in ED, ortho/spine unit, Rehab unit, Tele unit, and Med-Surg unit
• Day shift schedule, 40 hours per week, either 7:00-15:30 or 8:00-16:30
• 3 weekend days required per 6-week schedule
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• Kansas PT license required if applicable
• Experience with acute care and rehabilitation hospital settings preferred
• Skilled in adaptive and assistive devices, AROM/AAROM/PROM, pain assessment, strength testing, and vital sign monitoring
• Proficient in documentation including assessments, evaluations, discharge planning, and care goals
• Experience with equipment such as Hoyer lifts, gait belts, sliding boards, and specialty beds preferred
• Experience treating orthopedic, neurologic, and geriatric patient populations preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients across multiple units including ED, ortho/spine, rehab, telemetry, and med-surg
• Travelers will float to like units within scope as needed, with brief orientation provided
• Orientation includes onsite completion of required training modules
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Former staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as locals are not accepted