Outpatient Physical Therapist
Pasadena, MD
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience and at least one prior travel assignment to treat a general orthopedic caseload.

Details

• Outpatient clinic setting within a Physical Therapy department
• Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts with flexible start and end times
• Patient population ranges from teens to older adults
• Caseload includes a mix of non-surgical and post-operative orthopedic conditions

Requirements

• Current BLS certification required
• CertDN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience within the last 7 years required
• At least 1 previous travel assignment required
• Two supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment, supporting at least 2 years of experience in the previous 3 years
• Experience with general outpatient orthopedic conditions such as ankle sprains, DDD, DJD, frozen shoulder, hip fractures, knee injuries, low back pain, and post-op cervical, shoulder, and spinal surgeries
• Skilled in gait training, extremity mobilization, and use of assistive devices such as gait belts and walkers
• Experience with documentation including evaluations, care plans, and reassessments
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment, and documentation of orthopedic and sports medicine patients
• Utilizes modalities such as cryotherapy, e-stim, moist heat, and TENS
• Provides home exercise programs and patient/family education
• No requested time off permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Maximum of 7 days RTO allowed per 13-week contract
• Candidates must live within 60 miles of the facility or provide a driver’s license matching their address to qualify for local status
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced rate
• Previous MedStar employees must have been separated for at least one year before returning as a traveler