Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital - $2,267 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Placentia, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Physical TherapistDiscipline: TherapyStart Date: 11/02/2026Duration: 13 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelAssignment OverviewShift: Days, 5x8hrsHours: 40 hrs/wkStart Date: Nov 2, 2026Length: 13 weeksOpenings: 1DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring at least 1 year of experience and ACLS/BLS certification.DetailsAcute Care Hospital unit treating adolescent and adult patientsDay shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PMFloating requiredWeekend coverage required on an as-needed basisUses Epic EMRRequirementsMinimum 1 year of physical therapy experience in an acute care setting requiredCandidates submitted for specialized units must have at least one year of full-time equivalent experience in that specialty within the past two yearsACLS and BLS certification requiredCommunity hospital experience requiredEpic EMR experience required and must be noted in work historyActive CA state license required at time of consideration, license required if applicableExperience with acute care equipment including bed alarms, call lights, crutches, gait belts, Hoyer lifts, shoulder slings, sit-to-stand lifts, sliding boards, standard walkers, and wheelchairsAdditional InformationCore responsibilities include documentation, assessment, evaluation, plan of care development, and reassessmentsTwo supervisor references required for considerationPrior travel experience required; first-time travelers will not be consideredFormer employees must have been separated for at least 1 year to return as a travelerLocal candidates accepted at the same rate as travel candidatesNo time off requested within the first two weeks of the assignment; a maximum of 7 days of time off per 13-week contract is highly preferredAmerican Traveler Job ID #P-774131. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care HospitalAbout American TravelerWith over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.