Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

$2,689/wk

Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Petaluma, California

$2,689/wk

Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Petaluma, California

Assignment Overview

Overview

Auto Offer

Posted 3 days ago

Shift

Days, 5x8hrs

Hours

40 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 19, 2026

Length

26 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Moderate

The facility is receiving a steady flow of submissions — a good time to get yours in

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring at least 2 years of experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with float responsibility to inpatient and outpatient units
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Epic EMR experience required
• Patient population includes orthopedic, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, and geriatric cases
• Treats conditions such as COPD, CHF, stroke, spinal conditions, and post-op orthopedic surgeries
• Utilizes modalities including cervical/lumbar traction, cryotherapy, e-stim, and ultrasound
• Uses equipment such as Hoyer lifts, gait belts, walkers, and specialty beds

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required
• BLS certification required
• Active CA state PT license required at time of consideration (license required if applicable)
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Skilled in assessment, documentation, and treatment planning across diverse patient populations
• Strong time management and patient education skills

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge documentation for acute care patients
• May be required to float between sister facilities within the region
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All time-off requests must be submitted upfront prior to offer; post-offer requests may not be accommodated
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required prior to start
• Former Providence permanent employees must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Local candidates accepted within 50 miles at the standard bill rate
• Open to candidates without prior travel experience

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,689/wk

Assignment Total (26 Weeks)

$69,902

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$139,804

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,000/wk

Regular Hours

$25.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,000

Weekly Stipends

$1,689/wk

Lodging

$157.91 x 7 days = $1,105

Meals & Incidentals

$83.31 x 7 days = $583

$2,689/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,420 - $2,689. The $2,689 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

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• 401k with match
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