About the role
American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Petaluma, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- 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: Oct 5, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring at least 1 year of experience and Epic charting experience preferred.
Details
- Acute Care Hospital and Outpatient Clinic work settings
- Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Epic charting system preferred
- Patient population includes cardiopulmonary, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, and orthopedic cases
- Utilizes a wide range of equipment including Hoyer lifts, specialty beds, walkers, and mobility devices
- May involve treatment for conditions such as post-stroke rehabilitation, spinal conditions, joint replacements, and traumatic brain injury
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience required
- BLS certification required
- CA state license required (License required if applicable)
- Manual Therapy certification preferred
- Experience with patient assessment, documentation, and care planning required
- Experience with adaptive and assistive devices, gait training, and therapeutic modalities preferred
- Skill in home exercise program development and patient/family education
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge planning for acute care and outpatient patients
- Travelers may be expected to float between nearby sister facilities within the same health system
- Must be willing to commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays
- Two supervisory references required, covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable setting
- Must disclose any prior work history with the health system, including permanent, travel, or per-diem roles
- Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a travel employee and must not be within 50 miles of the facility
- Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
- First-time travelers are not considered for this position
American Traveler Job ID #P-752834. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
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.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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