Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Brownwood, TX
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring 2+ years of experience and current BLS certification.

Details

• Acute care hospital unit treating adult and pediatric populations
• Schedule may be 5x8 shifts Monday to Friday with weekend rotation or 4x10 shifts Saturday to Tuesday
• Charting completed in Allscripts, required; Altera experience preferred
• Treats a variety of diagnoses including COPD, CHF, MI, PVD, orthopedic conditions, neurologic conditions, and post-stroke rehabilitation
• Utilizes equipment such as Hoyer lifts, specialty beds, walkers, wheelchairs, and prosthetics
• Performs modalities including cryotherapy and ultrasound

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the service line required
• Current BLS certification required
• License required if applicable
• Allscripts charting experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skills in assessment, documentation, gait training, and wound/skin integrity evaluation required
• Strong time management and patient education skills required
• Ability to perform wheelchair assessments and manage assistive devices

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, discharge planning, and reassessment of patients
• Provides patient and family education on home exercise programs and safety/injury prevention
• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with automatic cancellation for positive results
• Candidates should avoid any products, including CBD, that could cause a positive drug screen result
• Allied health candidates must live within 50 miles of the facility and local candidates are not accepted
• Previous staff must have a 1-year gap in employment before returning as a traveler
• Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting the offer or a completion plan must be in place
• Modules are completed during orientation and average 6-8 hours, non-billable
• Travel experience preferred but not required