Travel Physical Therapist - $3,007 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for an Adult Rehab Services unit in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The assignment begins November 23, 2026 and lasts 13 weeks, requiring 40 hours per week (8‑hour day shifts, 5 days per week). The role is in an acute adult rehabilitation department staffed with 80‑85 team members, including 11 travelers, with typical staffing of 15‑16 OT/COTA per shift. The therapist will manage a caseload of 11‑12 patients per shift, aiming to treat 8 patients, and will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide patient‑focused rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and interpret physician orders
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Participate in discharge planning and create home exercise programs
• Document treatment outcomes and patient responses in the medical record
• Maintain and clean department equipment
• May supervise or mentor students during clinical rotations, depending on experience level

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy required
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire
• Oklahoma license preferred (license required if applicable)
• Candidates must live outside a 50‑mile radius of the facility
• Full date of birth and Social Security number required for consideration
• Facility enforces strict credentialing and compliance deadlines; no flexibility for start‑date delays
• 30‑day written notice required for early assignment cancellation
• Extensions limited to one time for a maximum of 26 weeks, with a required 6‑month separation before reapplying

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience preferred
• Acute, trauma, travel, and/or critical care experience preferred