Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Sacramento, CA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an Orthopedic Outpatient Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week assignment at an offsite outpatient clinic.

Details

• Offsite outpatient physical therapy clinic setting
• Focus on orthopedic patient population, primarily adults and geriatric patients (minimal pediatric cases, rarely under age 10)
• Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with no call or weekend requirements
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Travelers will work 2 of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's), with holiday time off considered but not guaranteed

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• CA PT license required if applicable
• Active state or compact licensure required; pending licenses not accepted
• Competency in physical therapy for adult and geriatric patients required
• Strong documentation and time management skills required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two supervisor/peer professional references required, one within 12 months and one within 3 years of employment, including dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient assessments, individualized treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and effective documentation
• Completes evaluations within 48 hours of initiation per department protocol
• Provides patient and family education and training as part of treatment plan
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and physicians regarding treatment plans and patient status
• May delegate to and supervise support staff and students within scope of practice
• Expected to meet departmental productivity standards
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Candidates must not have been directly employed by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health within the past year