Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care - $2,446 per week
American Traveler · Walla Walla, WA · 1 mo ago
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About the role
Physical Therapist (travel) for an Acute Care Hospital in Walla Walla, Washington. Assignment is 13 weeks, full‑time (40 hours/week) day shift (8 AM‑4 PM). The facility is a Short‑Term Acute Care/Level III Trauma Center with 104 staffed beds.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, develop treatment plans, and document care for orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary patients.
- Provide gait training, assistive‑device instruction, and wheelchair assessments.
- Float between units and occasionally cover sister facilities as needed.
- Occasional weekend coverage to support staffing needs.
- Use Epic EMR for charting; no on‑call responsibilities.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year acute‑care PT experience.
- BLS certification.
- Washington State PT license (or compact license) in hand at time of submission.
- Experience with Epic EMR.
- Self‑directed with strong teamwork and time‑management skills.
- Community hospital experience preferred; inpatient rehabilitation experience a plus.
Benefits
- Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance effective day 1.
- Generous 401(k) match.
- Substantial housing stipend.
- Free on‑site parking.
- 24/7 recruiter support and access to in‑house clinicians.
- Scrubs of any color accepted.
Pay
Pay package is based on 8‑hour shifts and a 40‑hour work week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
- Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
- 13‑week assignment starting 19 Oct 2026.
- Must work 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day).