Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Topeka, KS
American Consultants
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation – Topeka, KS 66606

Start Date: December 2, 2026

Location: Topeka, Kansas

Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM), 40 hours per week. Three weekend days per six-week schedule. Assignment duration of 13 weeks.

Highlights:

• Inpatient physical therapy role treating diverse patient populations across multiple units including Emergency Department, Orthopedic/Spine, Rehabilitation, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical units
• Comprehensive patient caseload including post-operative orthopedic patients, neurological conditions, spinal surgeries, and lower extremity amputations
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment with support from respiratory services, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• First-time travelers welcome with minimum one year of experience
• Daily patient census of approximately 50 with an average of 7 visits per day

Requirements:

• Active Kansas Physical Therapy license required at time of submission
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Minimum one year of physical therapy experience
• Experience with acute care, orthopedics, geriatrics, post-stroke rehabilitation, and adaptive/assistive devices
• Must reside outside 50-mile radius from the area
• Ability to float to like units within scope of practice as needed

Why Join Us?

This travel physical therapy opportunity offers the chance to work with a diverse patient population across multiple specialty units while developing your clinical skills in orthopedics, neurology, and acute rehabilitation. With a supportive interdisciplinary team and comprehensive orientation, you'll have the resources needed to provide exceptional patient care. Competitive compensation package and flexible scheduling with limited weekend requirements make this an excellent opportunity for experienced therapists seeking professional growth.