Physical Therapist - Inpatient
Walla Walla, WA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,430/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Physical Therapist Inpatient (PT IP) Flexible Schedule, Short Term Acute Care Facility, Level III Trauma Center The position involves providing acute care therapy services in a busy trauma center setting. The role requires self-direction, teamwork, and the ability to adapt across various inpatient units, with opportunities to work with diverse patient populations including orthopedics, trauma, CVA, and cardiac cases.
Job Details
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid Washington State license, at least 1 year of experience in acute care, proficiency with Epic charting system, certifications in BLS
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in all settings including ortho, trauma, CVA, amputation, debility, Parkinsons, COPD, cardiac, and other specialties; strong time management skills, team player with initiative to learn EMR and assist patients as needed
- Responsibilities: Providing inpatient physical therapy services, participating in interdisciplinary support teams, assisting with patient mobility and recovery, documenting care in Epic, and helping ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Additional Information: Role requires acute care experience; experience with IPR (Inpatient Rehabilitation) is a bonus; candidates must be self-directed, motivated, and capable of seeing patients on their schedule while contributing to team efforts. Flexibility to float between units is required, and candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced, diverse clinical environment.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Allied
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
Pros
Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler
Cons
None
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You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
About Walla Walla, WA
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Walla Walla, WA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 55°F.
- Average winter highs of 40°F and lows of 30°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the town's size.
- Car friendliness is high, as the town is not heavily congested.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The town has a relatively homogenous population with a majority of White residents.
- The age range is diverse, with a significant portion of the population in the 25-44 age group.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses.
- The town offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants and wineries.
- It also has a growing arts and music community, and outdoor activities such as trail running and cycling are popular due to the picturesque surroundings.
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