Travel Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab - $2,667 per week
About the role
American Traveler is seeking an Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Therapist with 1+ year of experience and Epic charting skills for a rehabilitation hospital setting. The assignment starts November 9, 2026 and lasts 13 weeks, requiring 40 hours per week. The schedule is Monday‑Friday day shift, 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM (5×8 hrs) with two weekend shifts required; you may choose which weekends to work and receive comp days. No call is required. The patient population includes orthopedic, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, and geriatric cases, treating conditions such as total hip/knee replacements, post‑op spinal and shoulder surgery, stroke, and COPD/CHF. You will use adaptive devices, assistive equipment, and modalities such as E‑stim and TENS. Epic EMR experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient evaluations
- Develop and implement treatment plans
- Provide patient and family education
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience
- BLS certification
- Wisconsin state PT license (pending license accepted)
- Experience with evaluations, plan of care, and home exercise programs
- Must be clean‑shaven to achieve proper mask seal for respirator fit testing
- Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years
- First‑time travelers accepted
- 70‑mile radius rule applies; local candidates not accepted
- Clinicians cannot work past 1 year as a traveler without taking a 6‑month break before returning
- CAPRs and PAPRs are not provided; personal devices are not permitted; no medical or religious exemptions allowed for fit testing
Benefits
- Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one
- Generous 401(k) match
- Substantial housing stipends
- 24/7 support
- Access to in‑house clinicians
Schedule
- Shift: Days, 5×8 hrs (8:00 AM‑4:30 PM Monday‑Friday)
- Two weekend shifts required with flexibility to choose weekends and receive comp days
- No call required
- 40 hours per week