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Travel Physical Therapist - $2,720 per week

American Traveler, Montgomery, AL, United States


Job Description & Requirements
American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Montgomery, Alabama.

Specialty:

Physical Therapist

Discipline:

Therapy

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration:

13 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift:

8 hours, days

Employment Type:

Travel

Assignment Overview

Shift: Days, 5x8hrs

Hours: 40 hrs/wk

Start Date: Mar 30, 2026

Length: 13 weeks

Openings: 1

Details
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with recent acute care experience for an 8-hour day shift at a Level II Trauma Center.

Work in a hospital setting with a diverse caseload including trauma, orthopedic, neuro, cardiac, post-op, ICU, and MedSurg patients

Patient ratio is typically 10-12 per therapist with about 15 units per day

Shift is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a weekend rotation once per month

No on-call required

Therapists may float to any area within the hospital, including the emergency department

Cerner/Powerchart is used for electronic medical records

Requirements

BLS certification required

Minimum of 1 year of acute care physical therapy experience required

MSPT or DPT degree required

Acute care skills including adaptability and teamwork required

First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of experience

EMR experience with Cerner preferred

No AL license required to begin, but license required if applicable

Perm staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler

Additional Information

Main duties include initial evaluations and ongoing treatment for a variety of inpatient populations

Therapists often begin with 1:1 support from a Rehab Aide before transitioning to a shared aide model

Three-day orientation provided with additional initial support from rehab aides

Use of a group messaging app for coordination with Rehab Aides

Holiday coverage may be required for one major and one minor holiday per policy; specific blackout RTO dates apply

Free parking available on site

Scrub color is navy blue or dark green

No local candidates accepted within a 60-mile radius

Job ID #P-661756. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital.

Benefits
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

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