Physical Therapist
Englewood, CO
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 a Rehab unit, requiring a minimum of 6 months current PT experience in an acute care or rehab setting and BLS certification.

Details

• Rehab/PT, OT, ST unit on the 4th floor of the main hospital building with 40 beds and 42 staff members
• Day shift staffing includes 3-4 SLPs, 8-9 OTs, and 8-9 PTs
• RN to patient ratio on the unit is 5:1
• Uses specialized equipment including Arjo SaraStedy, MaxiMove, LiteGait, NMES, and manual/power wheelchairs
• Documents using Meditech EMR
• Schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months current PT experience in an Acute Care or Rehab setting required
• BLS certification required
• Experience working in an Acute Rehab setting preferred
• Experience with Neuro and Trauma patients preferred
• License required if applicable
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required for Florida and Missouri)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include therapy evaluations and treatments, communication with the care team, and support of discharge planning
• Daily participation in care planning with the team and case manager as needed
• Willingness to flex into the acute care team if acute rehab census is low is valued
• Staff communication with manager/lead required by 6:30 am in case of illness or inability to work
• Therapy team includes staff ranging from new graduates to professionals with 30+ years of experience
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork orientation valued for meeting rehab goals
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted