Outpatient Physical Therapist
Oak Hill, WV
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist with 1+ years of experience to join an outpatient clinic that also covers monthly inpatient/acute rehab shifts.

Details

• Outpatient PT clinic setting with seasoned PTAs, plus ST and OT services on-site
• Four 10-hour day shifts weekly, 7:30 AM-6:00 PM, with flexibility for five 8-hour shifts if preferred
• Covers one Saturday per month in the inpatient/acute rehab unit, with a weekday off that same week
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• One hour allotted for evaluations and 45 minutes for treatments
• Patient population mainly adults and geriatrics, with occasional pediatric and adolescent cases
• Treats diagnoses including joint replacements, CVA, pain, fractures, neurological conditions, deconditioning, and vestibular issues
• Uses Cerner for charting
• No on-call or floating requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• BLS certification required
• WV PT license required prior to start; pending license accepted for consideration
• License required if applicable
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Strong time management and documentation skills needed
• Experience with AROM/AAROM/PROM, assistive devices, body mechanics, pain assessment, and strength testing preferred
• Orthopedic specialty experience preferred, including DDD, DJD, frozen shoulder, gait training, hip fractures, low back pain, osteoarthritis, and post-op shoulder/spinal surgery care
• E-stim and ultrasound modality experience preferred

Additional Information

• Primary responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation for outpatient PT patients
• Facility located in Oak Hill, WV, near the New River Gorge Bridge with access to outdoor activities like hiking, rafting, and climbing
• Dedicated secretary handles all insurance-related tasks
• Scrub colors accepted except blue, forest green, or maroon, which are reserved for nursing staff
• Unit-branded T-shirts available for staff
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1-March 31) unless medical exemption is documented
• COVID vaccine not required
• Open to first-time travelers
• Former permanent employees must wait 2 years from last worked date before returning as a traveler
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility, with 75-100 miles considered case-by-case at the same rate
• Current employees of the broader health system (including affiliated hospitals) are not eligible for travel contracts within the system
• No restrictions on requested time off