Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist - $2,766 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an outpatient role in a Critical Access Hospital setting.

Assignment overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs (5x8 also available)
• Hours: 34–40 hours per week (depending on census/caseload)
• Start Date: September 29, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1
• Weekend coverage required every 3rd weekend
• No on-call requirement
• No floating to sister facilities required
• Epic charting system preferred

Setting

Critical Access Hospital offering outpatient/inpatient care, home visits, and swing bed program in a rural community. Work environment includes geriatric and orthopedic patient populations with wound/ulcer management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs to improve mobility, reduce pain, and regain independence
• Collaborate with providers and care teams across acute, outpatient, and long-term care settings
• Develop home exercise programs and educate patients and families on safety and injury prevention

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of PT experience required
• BLS certification required
• License required if applicable
• Experience across acute care, outpatient clinic, rehabilitation hospital, and skilled nursing facility settings
• Skilled in assessment techniques including AROM/AAROM/PROM, pain assessment, strength testing, and vital sign monitoring
• Experience with orthopedic and neurologic patient populations, including post-op recovery and stroke rehabilitation
• Proficient in documentation including evaluations, care plans, and reassessments
• Skilled in use of equipment such as gait belts, hospital beds, and modalities like cryotherapy and ultrasound

Additional information

• Open to first-time travelers with at least 1 year of experience
• Accepts local candidates
• No RTO restrictions
• Travel pairs accepted and can work the same shift