Travel Physical Therapist, Acute Care Hospital - $2,367 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience for an acute care hospital position focused on high-acuity geriatric patients in a regional referral center.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital setting on general medicine floors within a regional referral center.
• Treat patient population primarily consisting of geriatric patients with high-acuity diagnoses.
• Follow a day shift schedule, 8:30–17:00 (occasionally 8:00–16:30).
• Work 5x8-hour shifts per week with 4 weekend shifts per month; specific weekend schedule discussed during interview.
• May float to other general medicine floors within the hospital.
• Contract duration is 13 weeks.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required.
• Current BLS certification required (AHA-issued).
• Active Louisiana state PT license required if applicable.
• Comfortable working with high-acuity geriatric patients in an acute care environment.

Qualifications

• Must live 65+ miles from the facility to be eligible for this position.
• Any requested time off (RTO) must be discussed during the interview process.
• In the event of a declared emergency, travelers may be assigned to an emergency response team and expected to remain at or return to the facility until the event has passed; candidates who are not comfortable with this expectation should not apply.
• All certifications must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Skills

• Experience with high-acuity geriatric patients.
• Ability to work in an acute care environment.

Benefits

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

Pay

The pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

Shift: Days, 5x8hrs

Hours: 40 hrs/wk

Start Date: Jul 20, 2026

Length: 13 weeks