Acute Care Physical Therapist
Worcester, MA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring 2+ years of acute care experience and a current Massachusetts PT license.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting within the PT department
• Patient population includes orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, neurologic, and geriatric conditions
• Performs assessments, gait training, and treatment for conditions such as COPD, CHF, CABG, hip fractures, and post-op spinal surgery
• Uses adaptive and assistive devices including Hoyer lifts, walkers, crutches, and specialty beds
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with one full weekend (Saturday/Sunday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) per month
• 40 hours per week; union facility with no special scheduling accommodations

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current Massachusetts PT license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital experience required
• Level I or II trauma hospital experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Strong skills in patient assessment, documentation, and time management required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluations, reassessments, discharge planning, and home exercise program development
• Provides patient and family education on safety and injury prevention
• Must complete a pass/fail EKG test during orientation
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at the same bill rate
• Returning staff must have a 12-month separation from the health system
• Up to 14 days of RTO may be submitted for review, with no RTO allowed during the first week