Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital - $3,227 per week
American Traveler · South Hill, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Travel Physical Therapist for an acute care hospital setting in South Hill, Virginia. The position is a 13‑week travel assignment (40 hours per week) with day shifts (Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM). Candidates will float within scope of practice as needed and must be proficient with Epic charting.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year acute care physical therapy experience.
- VA state license or compact state license at time of submittal (VA temporary license accepted if candidate holds a valid license in another state).
- Epic EMR charting experience.
- Two professional references.
- Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration.
Qualifications
- BSN preferred.
- License required if applicable to the role.
Skills
- Proficiency with Epic electronic medical record system.
- Ability to float within scope of practice in an acute care PT department.
Benefits
- Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance starting day one.
- Generous 401(k) match.
- Substantial housing stipend.
- 24/7 recruiter support and access to in‑house clinicians.
Pay
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
- Day shift, Monday‑Friday.
- 5 × 8‑hour days, 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM.
- 13‑week assignment, start date 16 Nov 2026.
Additional Information
- Facility follows a natural nail policy.
- Background check results will be reviewed.
- Orientation modules assigned via VCU Learning Exchange must be completed by the Friday of orientation week.
- RTO requests must be submitted at time of application; no time off during the first week.
- Travelers and permanent staff must be separated from VCU Health for at least one year before returning as a traveler.
- Locals accepted at the same base rate with no radius restrictions.
- ER and Psych candidates must undergo fingerprinting per Virginia law (results 15‑20 business days); cannot start with pending results.