Physical Therapist
Margate, FL
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 BLS certification and 2+ years of clinical experience.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting within the Physical Therapy department
• 281-bed facility with a team of 11 PTs, 2 PTAs, and PRN office coordinators
• All staff work day shift, scheduled 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• Patient ratio of 8-10 patients per 8-hour shift, with assignments of 10-13 patients
• Uses Meditech for documentation
• Equipment used includes walkers, crutches, braces, and wheelchairs
• On-call requirements apply, with call-in by 7:00 AM

Requirements

• BLS certification required
• Florida license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience required
• Experience with evaluations, treatment, gait training, therapeutic exercises, and therapeutic activities required
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to Meditech documentation system
• No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient evaluations, treatment planning, gait training, and therapeutic exercise and activity sessions
• Gray scrubs required per facility dress code
• Department is described as cohesive, highly engaged, and positive with a strong team atmosphere
• Previous travel healthcare experience preferred
• 50-mile radius rule applies; local candidates will not be considered