Physical Therapist
Santa Maria, CA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 2+ years of acute care experience for an inpatient/outpatient rehab unit at a Level 3 trauma facility.

Details

• Acute care setting within a Level 3 trauma facility
• Inpatient/outpatient PT, OT, and Speech unit
• 8-hour day shifts, Sunday-Thursday, start times vary
• Inpatient coverage is primarily medsurg (45-50%), tele (35%), with remaining time in ICU and occasional ER or peds
• Outpatient caseload is approximately 65% ortho (shoulders, knees, backs) with some neuro and basic stroke patients
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Outpatient aides available for support; PT/OT may be assigned to either inpatient or outpatient based on facility need
• Weekend requirement is typically 3 shifts per quarter, negotiable based on contract timing
• Several shifts of floor-specific orientation provided

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required
• BLS certification required
• PT license required if applicable
• General acute care experience required, including total joint procedures (knees, hips, shoulders) for inpatient work
• Ortho and some neuro experience required for outpatient assignments
• Experience with both inpatient and outpatient settings preferred but not required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred

Additional Information

• Core responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients across ortho, neuro, wound care, lymphedema, and pediatric populations
• Outpatient setting requires business casual attire (collared shirt and nice pants); lab jacket optional
• Inpatient setting requires facility-provided polo uniforms
• Candidates with both inpatient and outpatient experience are ideal but not mandatory
• Open to candidates without prior travel assignment experience