Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital - $2,453 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Mission Viejo, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Physical TherapistDiscipline: TherapyStart Date: 11/17/2026Duration: 13 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelAssignment OverviewShift: Days, 5x8hrsHours: 40 hrs/wkStart Date: Nov 17, 2026Length: 13 weeksOpenings: 1DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring 2+ years of acute care experience and a hard stop requirement for acute care background.DetailsAcute Care Inpatient PT unit within a Trauma Level II facility with Stroke CertificationDay shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PMMonday-Friday schedule with 3 weekend shifts required per 6 weeks (Saturday or Sunday)May be required to float to a sister facility nearbyUses Epic for chartingNo on-call requirementsRequirementsMinimum 2 years of PT experience required, with acute care experience as a hard requirementTrauma experience highly preferred; must be comfortable working independently in a trauma environment if not trauma-experiencedBLS certification requiredCA license required if applicable2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years requiredExperience with orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary patient populations preferredExperience with adaptive devices, assistive devices, and various mobility equipment preferredAdditional InformationResponsibilities include patient assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge planning for acute care patientsWork independently managing a caseload across orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary conditionsTravelers are unlikely to work on holidays but may be scheduled on days surrounding holidaysLocal candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radiusFirst-time travelers accepted if they have acute care and trauma experienceFormer permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facilityFree parking available on-siteAmerican Traveler Job ID #P-776134. 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.