Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Burlingame, California.

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• Specialty: Physical Therapist
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• Discipline: Therapy
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• Start Date: 08/24/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 40 hours per week
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• Shift: 8 hours, days
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• Employment Type: Travel
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• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience for an acute care hospital assignment in California.

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• Acute care hospital setting within a PT unit
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• Schedule is Tuesday–Friday 10:00am–6:30pm and Saturday 8:00am–4:30pm (5x8-hour day shifts)
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• 13-week contract
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• Graduate of an accredited PT program required
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• Active CA PT license required; approved license applicants or residents in a training program may also be considered - license required if applicable
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• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
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• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required
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• 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration
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• Responsibilities include developing and updating patient Plans of Care, progressing treatment, completing evaluations and charge capture documentation, and coordinating with interdisciplinary care teams
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• Provides clinical supervision to PT assistants and/or aides, and may serve as a clinical instructor for students
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• Participates in quality improvement processes and interdisciplinary projects
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• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel pay rate
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• Former employees of this facility must have been away for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
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• Only 1 holiday RTO request will be approved
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American Traveler Job ID #P-733541. 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