Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care - $2,246 per week

About the Role

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in an Acute Care Hospital setting in Cottonwood, Arizona. The facility is a Short Term Acute Care, teaching hospital with a Level IV trauma designation and 87 staffed beds, averaging an 11-patient daily census.

Schedule

• 40 hours per week, 10-hour day shifts (8:00 AM–6:30 PM)
• Schedule: Sunday–Wednesday, with one weekend day required per schedule
• Department operates 7 days a week
• Must be available to work 2 recognized holidays (e.g., New Year's Day, Memorial Day weekend, Independence Day weekend, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day)
• No on-call requirements
• Orientation during the first week (approximately 6 hours of hospital modules)
• No RTO (requested time off) permitted during the first week of assignment; subsequent RTO requests require unit manager approval

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge planning across an acute care caseload
• Manage patients with orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, neurologic, and wound care needs
• Work with moderate to maximum assist patients, including co-treatments and ventilated patients
• Perform additional evaluations throughout the day as needed
• Float to surrounding clinics or nearby affiliate hospitals/units based on skills and census needs
• Adhere to facility quality and patient safety standards, including medication administration protocols (BCMA)

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience in an acute care setting
• Current Arizona PT license (must be in hand prior to start)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Generalist background with confidence in medical diagnosis
• Ability to manage moderate to maximum assist patients and perform co-treatments
• Experience with ventilated patients preferred
• Wound care certification preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Ability to pivot easily and manage additional evaluations throughout the day

Facility Details

• Acute Care Hospital with Level IV trauma designation
• 87 staffed beds, teaching facility
• Average daily census of 11 patients
• Uses Cerner for charting
• Business casual dress code
• Free on-site parking
• Facility may call off up to 6 times over the 13-week assignment
• First-time travelers and local candidates accepted

Benefits

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

Pay package is based on 10-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.