Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care - $2,686 per week

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an acute care hospital setting in Montgomery, Alabama.

About the role

This is a 13-week travel assignment at a 492-bed Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center. The Rehabilitation Services unit treats trauma, orthopedic, neuro, cardiac, post-op, ICU, and MedSurg patients, including those from the ED. The facility uses Cerner/Powerchart EMR.

• 10-hour day shifts, Wednesday through Saturday, starting at 8:00 AM
• Weekend rotation required once per month
• No on-call requirements
• First 1-2 weeks include 1:1 support with a Rehab Aide before transitioning to shared aide support
• 3-day in-department orientation provided
• Team includes 5-7 Rehab Aides scheduled per day, coordinated via group messaging app
• May be asked to assist with coverage on Thanksgiving or Christmas; other holidays staffed as normal working days
• Up to 7 days of time off can be approved
• Scrub color requirement: navy blue or dark green
• Free on-site parking available

Responsibilities

• Evaluations and treatment across multiple hospital departments, including trauma, orthopedics, neuro, MedSurg, ICU, and ED
• Patient ratio of 10-12 per therapist, approximately 15 units per day
• May float to any area within the hospital

Requirements

• BLS certification required
• MSPT or DPT required
• Acute care experience required
• Must be adaptable, coachable, and a strong team player
• License required if applicable
• Open to travelers with 1+ year of experience and first-time travelers with at least 2 years of experience
• Candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility
• Returning perm staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler

Benefits

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