Inpatient Physical Therapist
Salt Lake City, UT
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,810/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Inpatient Physical Therapist (PT) for a healthcare facility located in Utah. This role involves providing therapy services in a ground floor acute rehab unit, with a focus on neuro, multi-trauma, and medically complex diagnoses. The position requires collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to support patient progress through their continuum of care.
Job Details
- Certifications: BLS (up to date), Utah State Physical Therapist license, graduation from an accredited PT program, and passing the NPTE.
- Education Requirements: DPT or MSPT degree.
- Location Requirements: Utah license to practice.
- Years of Experience: 0.0 years.
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, starting on 11/02/2026 and ending on 02/01/2027, with a Friday to Sunday schedule plus an additional mid-week shift either on the ground west rehab center or on the acute care side. Cross training on the acute side will occur during the second week.
- Required Qualifications: Candidates need to have a good understanding of neuro, multi-trauma, and medically complex diagnoses. Be able to complete a thorough chart review and have a good understanding of lab values, weight bearing precautions, etc. Candidate needs to be flexible, demonstrate skill through good documentation, communicate well, have good time management skills, and be a team player.
- Additional Information: The unit utilizes equipment such as Sara Stedy, Vector, BITS, BURT, Bioness H200 UE, ARJO mobility device, mechanical lift, Liko overhead lift, walkers, canes, and wheelchairs. Procedures performed include neuro re-education, gait training, balance, wheelchair training, cognitive re-education, vestibular training, energy conservation, ROM and strengthening for UPPER and LOWER extremities, orthotic use and fit, home safety, and family training.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
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
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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 Salt Lake City, UT
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Salt Lake City, UT here's what you should know:- Salt Lake City's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows are around 22°F.
- Short-term rentals are available, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular neighborhoods.
- Salt Lake City is car-friendly, but it also has a decent public transportation system, including buses and light rail.
- Salt Lake City is fairly diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Salt Lake City offers a variety of restaurants, including a vibrant food truck scene.
- It has a thriving arts and music community, and there are plenty of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and water sports on the nearby Great Salt Lake.
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