Physical Therapist - Acute Care Inpatient
Reno, NV
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Physical Therapist (PT) – Inpatient Acute Care | Travel Contract | Reno, NV

13-week travel contract for an Inpatient Physical Therapist (PT) in Reno, NV — NV license and acute care experience preferred.

Join the region’s premier health system in Reno, Nevada as an Inpatient Physical Therapist! This 13-week travel contract offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, providing comprehensive therapy services to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Reno (zip 89521) is known for its vibrant community, beautiful mountain views, and easy access to outdoor recreation, making it an ideal location for both work and leisure. This is an excellent travel physical therapy job for clinicians seeking acute care experience in Northern Nevada.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830 - $1,970
• Location: Reno, NV 89521 (a leading medical center in Reno, NV)
• Facility: a leading medical center in Reno, NV
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (June 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts (schedule varies; includes weekends, holidays, and some call shifts)
• Employment Type: Travel / Contract (Travel Physical Therapist / Travel PT)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Licensed Physical Therapist; acute care experience preferred (acute care physical therapist, inpatient rehab experience valued)
• Active NV Physical Therapist license required
• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Total joint and Epic EMR experience preferred (experience with orthopedic rehab, total joint protocols a plus)
• Ability to float between facilities as needed and provide clinical supervision

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient physical therapy services across the lifespan (pediatric, adult, geriatric) in an acute care setting
• Conduct thorough evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver rehabilitation services through discharge
• Perform gait and transfer assessments, orthotic/prosthetic training, wound care, and mobility progression
• Provide direct clinical supervision of physical therapy assistants and rehab technicians; collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
• Participate in program development, outcome measurements, and quality-improvement initiatives
• Pick up one additional shift during the schedule period; work at least one major and one minor holiday per year (per diem staff expectations)

This travel PT job offers exposure to acute care caseloads including orthopedic, medical-surgical, and wound care patients, ideal for clinicians seeking to expand acute care skills. A leading medical center in Reno, NV provides a supportive rehabilitation team environment and opportunities to work with Total Joint programs and Epic EMR.

Experience the best of Reno’s thriving medical community and enjoy the natural beauty of northern Nevada while advancing your career in a dynamic hospital environment. If you are a licensed Physical Therapist seeking travel physical therapy jobs or inpatient PT positions in Reno, NV, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our healthcare team today — submit your resume and verify NV licensure. Explore more travel PT and physical therapy jobs in Reno, NV and across Nevada.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.