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 willingness to work on an IRF unit and strong critical thinking skills.

Details

• Acute care hospital and inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) setting within a 383-bed Level II Trauma Center
• Therapy staff services the entire facility, including a 28-bed IRF unit
• Patient ratios average 4 patients/day on IRF and 8-12 patients/day in acute care
• Day shift only, scheduled 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Equipment includes 2 therapy gyms, Vector, LiteGait, and an ADL Apartment
• Documentation completed in Meditech
• 1 weekend shift per month required, with holiday rotation in line with hospital employees

Requirements

• Active PT license required (if applicable)
• Active BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience required
• Willingness to work on IRF unit required
• Strong critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills required
• Hospital or IRF experience highly preferred
• Stroke or neuro experience preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning
• Participation in team conferences and family training
• Work with adaptive devices and equipment
• Best suited for flexible, collaborative team players
• No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted