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Travel Physical Therapist, Acute Care - $2,331 per week

American Traveler, Orange, CA, United States


Job Title
Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Location
Orange, California

Job Type
Travel - 13 weeks starting May 19, 2026 (duration: 13 weeks)

Assignment Details

Shift: Day shifts, 4×10 hrs (8:00–18:30)

Hours: 40 hrs per week

Minimum of 2 weekends per month required

Free parking available on-site

Healthcare charting in Epic EMR

Eligibility to float between facilities within the state; refusal may result in assignment termination

Block scheduling availability at manager discretion

Job Description

Acute care inpatient PT unit in a 426-bed MAGNET-designated hospital

Caseload of approximately 10 patients per day, focus on orthopedic and stroke cases (no wound care)

Facility is a Stroke Certified Center with a heavy orthopedic caseload

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services in an acute inpatient setting

Manage designated caseload and maintain accurate Epic EMR documentation

Float between facilities within the state as required

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of acute care physical therapy experience

Current BLS certification

Active state PT license (if applicable)

Epic EMR experience

Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting

SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

First-time travelers welcome to apply

All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of application; scheduling requests related to outside employment will not be considered

Scheduling requests made after submission or offer may be denied; failure to honor outlined schedule could result in contract termination

Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility

Candidates living within 50 miles should inquire about local pay rates

13-week contract

Benefits

Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of assignment

Generous 401(k) match

Substantial housing stipends

24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians

Compensation

Pay package based on 10-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation)

Tax-free stipend amount to be determined

Job ID
P-697789

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