Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist
Ellsworth, ME
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of outpatient experience for a 13-week contract in a hospital-based outpatient setting.

Details

• Outpatient physical therapy unit serving a rural community
• Patient population includes adults and school-aged children, with diagnoses such as post-ortho and post-spinal surgeries, geriatrics, work injuries, and neurological imbalance
• 40 hours per week, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM shift, 5 8-hour shifts preferred but open to 4 10-hour shifts
• No weekend rotation or on-call requirements
• Closed on major holidays with possible coverage of 50% of minor holidays
• No floating required
• Uses Cerner PowerChart EMR

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of outpatient physical therapy experience required
• Bachelor's degree or higher required
• BLS certification required
• Maine PT license required (compact or state license); license required if applicable
• Experience with manual therapy, exercise science, and patient education including adaptive equipment such as walkers, canes, and crutches

Additional Information

• Department includes 4 PTs, 2 PTAs, OT and SLP staff, 2 PSRs, and at least 1 assistant supervisor on-site with manager available by phone
• Orientation includes NEO plus 1 to 1.5 weeks of partnered training with gradually increasing patient load
• Scrubs of any solid color or business casual attire accepted
• Free parking available
• Open to first-time travelers
• RTO requests must be approved by the manager
• Flu vaccination required for clearance to start, with medical exemptions only considered and subject to facility approval