Inpatient Acute Rehab Physical Therapist
Sacramento, CA
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel Position

Location: Sacramento, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Immediate start
• Work in a 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital focused on recovery from injury or illness
• Provide intensive, patient-focused, specialized rehabilitation services
• Treat patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury
• Aim to maximize health, function, and quality of life through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs

Position Details

• Department: Therapy Services
• Role: Physical Therapist (PT)
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: Days
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36-40
• Weekend Hours: PTA works Fri–Tues schedule; OT and SLP rotate weekends every 2-3 weeks
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: None
• Required Certifications: California PT License
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years in Acute Rehab or Acute Care
• Patient Ratio: 4-5 patients per day
• Treatment Time: Approximately 6 hours per day
• Patient Population: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Orthopedic Trauma
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) System: Cerner

Additional Information

• No scrub color requirement
• Typical report time: 8:00 AM
• Free parking adjacent to the building with a parking placard provided

Summary

This travel PT role in Sacramento offers a 13-week contract working in an acute rehab setting with a focus on neurological and orthopedic trauma patients. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in acute rehab or acute care and hold a valid California PT license. The position involves a day shift with no call or float requirements and a manageable patient load.