Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care - $2,203 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13‑week acute care assignment requiring 2+ years of experience and BLS certification. The position is in an acute care setting at a Level 2 trauma facility’s Physical Therapy unit, averaging about 10 patient visits per day per therapist and using Epic for documentation. Shifts are 12‑hour day shifts, 36 hours per week (three 12‑hour days ranging from 7 am to 8:30 pm). Candidates must reside outside a 50‑mile radius of the facility; local applicants are not accepted. Former WVU Medicine travelers must have taken a 2‑year break before reapplying, and travelers may not work within WVU Medicine facilities for longer than a year without a 2‑year break. Interviews are conducted directly with the unit manager, and first‑time travelers may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and treating patients within an acute care hospital setting

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience
• BLS certification required
• Acute care experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Valid physical therapy license (if applicable)
• False nails not permitted
• Any background check findings must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Must reside outside a 50‑mile radius of the facility
• Local candidates not accepted
• Former WVU Medicine travelers must have taken a 2‑year break before reapplying
• Travelers may not work within WVU Medicine facilities for longer than a year without taking a 2‑year break
• Candidates interview directly with the unit manager
• First‑time travelers may be considered

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipends
• 24/7 support
• Access to in‑house clinicians

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• Shift: Days, 3×12‑hour shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Start date: October 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Shift schedule includes three 12‑hour days ranging from 7 am to 8:30 pm