Physical Therapist
Bradenton, FL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Level II Trauma Center, requiring 1+ year of experience and willingness to work on an IRF unit.

Details

• 13-week travel assignment in the Physical Therapy department at a Level II Trauma Center
• 383-bed acute care hospital with a 28-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF), average census of 240
• Day shift schedule, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, no night shift available
• Patient ratios of 4 patients/day on IRF and 8-12 patients/day in acute care
• Therapy staff services the entire facility
• Equipment includes two therapy gyms, Vector, LiteGait, and an ADL Apartment
• Uses Meditech EMR
• Requires one weekend shift per month and holiday rotation in accordance with facility policy

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Physical Therapy required
• Active PT license required if applicable
• Active BLS certification required
• Willingness to work on the IRF unit required
• Strong critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills required
• Hospital or IRF experience highly preferred
• Stroke or neuro experience preferred
• No employment gaps of 90+ days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluations, treatments, discharges, team conferences, family training, and use of adaptive devices and equipment
• Collaborative, flexible team players are the best fit for this unit
• Scrub color for Clinical Support staff is Caribbean Blue
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted