Travel Physical Therapist, Outpatient Rehab - $3,017 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in Crescent City, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is looking for a Physical Therapist - Outpatient with 2+ years experience and a CA PT license for a hospital-based outpatient rehab setting with inpatient coverage as needed.

Details

• Hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation setting with inpatient coverage as needed based on census
• Day shift schedule: 4x10 hours, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Requires flexibility with work schedule, including days of week and hours
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• CA Physical Therapist License required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
• Preferred certifications include Hand Therapy, Lymphedema, Manual Therapy, Wound Care, and Dry Needling
• Experience with outpatient clinic, acute care, rehabilitation hospital, and pediatric settings preferred
• Skilled in assessment techniques including AROM/AAROM/PROM, strength testing, gait training, and pain assessment
• Experience with orthopedic conditions such as joint replacements, spinal conditions, and sports injuries preferred
• Experience with neurologic conditions such as stroke rehabilitation, TBI, and Parkinson's disease preferred
• Familiarity with modalities including E-stim, ultrasound, TENS, and traction preferred
• Experience providing clinical supervision to PTAs and aides

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include assessing, planning, and implementing individualized physical therapy treatment programs
• Develops and updates patient Plan of Care based on evaluation findings
• Provides clinical supervision to assistants and aides and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students
• Coordinates patient care with interdisciplinary team members
• Completes documentation for patient evaluations, treatment, and charge capture per established standards
• Participates in quality improvement processes and interdisciplinary projects
• Maintains a clean, safe working environment and properly inspects and maintains equipment
• Adheres to all regulations to protect patient privacy and PHI
• Accepts local candidates within a 50-mile radius at the local rate
• Returning employees must have a minimum 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
• Maximum RTO is 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
• Holidays include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Must complete lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-722934. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

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