Physical Therapist
Northridge, CA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 1+ years of acute care experience for a Level II trauma hospital setting.

Details

• Acute care setting within a Level II trauma hospital, part of a combined PT, OT, and Speech unit
• May be assigned to outpatient, inpatient, and/or rehab areas depending on facility need
• Inpatient caseload includes ortho, post-surgical, neuro, trauma, cardiac, and medsurg diagnoses (excludes NICU, pediatrics, PICU, ER, and ICU)
• Outpatient caseload focuses on ortho and neuro diagnoses
• Patient load varies by area: up to 9 patients per day outpatient, up to 13 per day inpatient, rehab caseload varies
• 8-hour day shifts, typically Sunday-Thursday, though schedule may vary (e.g. Wed-Sun or Thu-Mon)
• Supported by rehab aides/OTA/PTA, typically 2 per shift
• Weekend requirements vary by assignment and will be specified upon placement
• May be required to float to other assigned areas
• Uses Cerner PowerChart for documentation

Requirements

• Active PT license required for the state of practice; license required if applicable
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required; travel and trauma experience preferred
• Inpatient clinical experience may be considered in lieu of full year of experience
• Experience with bedside swallow studies preferred for those working with Speech patients
• Must be comfortable working across ortho, neuro, trauma, and post-surgical patient populations

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients across assigned inpatient, outpatient, or rehab areas
• Facility provides 24/7 pharmacy access
• Floor-specific orientation lasts approximately 1.5 days, including Cerner training as needed
• Holiday coverage is not required
• Uniform requirement includes maroon polo shirt, dark colored pants, closed-toed shoes, with optional lab coat
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
• Open to first-time travelers with inpatient clinical experience