Acute Care Physical Therapist
Salem, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring 2+ years of experience and Epic charting proficiency.

Details

• Acute Care Hospital unit setting
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours or 4x9 hours depending on week, starting at 0800
• 36-hour work week with occasional increase to 40 hours
• At least 3 weekend shifts within a 4-week rotation
• Possible holiday shift coverage depending on scheduling
• May be required to float within the facility or to a nearby affiliated hospital approximately 15 minutes away
• Epic EMR preferred for documentation

Requirements

• BS, MS, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy required
• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program
• Valid or license-eligible PT license in Oregon required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• BLS certification required
• Epic charting experience required
• Acute care and rehabilitation hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Experience with assessment, documentation, and treatment planning required
• Skilled in use of adaptive and assistive devices, gait belts, lifts, and mobility equipment
• Experience with cardiopulmonary, geriatric, neurologic, vestibular, and orthopedic patient populations preferred

Additional Information

• Responsible for patient evaluation, treatment planning, and follow-through to support patient recovery
• Collaborates within a multidisciplinary acute care team
• Floating to nearby affiliated facilities may be required
• Former employees must wait six months after termination before being eligible for travel assignments
• Candidates may only be submitted to one position within the health system at a time
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• RTO must be finalized prior to consideration
• Travel experience required; first-time travelers not considered