Travel Physical Therapist - Rehab

### **Assignment Overview** * Shift: Days, 3x12hrs * Hours: 36 hrs/wk * Start Date: Nov 2, 2026 * Length: 13 weeks * Openings: 1 ### **Description** American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Acute Rehab unit requiring prior acute rehab or acute care experience and a Utah PT license. ### **Details** * Acute Rehab Center (ARC) unit with 16 beds * Patient ratio of 3-5 patients per day, seen in two 45-minute blocks totaling 90 minutes daily * No therapy aides on staff; PCTs assist occasionally when available * Uses specialized equipment including Sara Stedy, Vector, BITS, BURT, Bioness H200 UE, ARJO and Liko mobility/lift devices, walkers, canes, and wheelchairs * Documentation completed in EPIC and UDS * Schedule includes every Friday-Sunday (8-9 hour shifts) plus one mid-week shift on ARC or acute care side * Cross-training on the acute care side occurs during week two * Floating to acute care side required when ARC census is low ### **Requirements** * BLS certification required * MSPT or DPT degree from an accredited PT program required * Must have passed the NPTE * Utah state PT license required (license required if applicable) * Minimum 2 years of experience preferred * Previous acute rehab or acute care experience preferred * Strong understanding of neuro, multi-trauma, and medically complex diagnoses required * Ability to complete thorough chart reviews including lab values and weight bearing precautions * Experience with mobility devices, lift systems, back braces, and UE/LE positioning devices * Strong clinical reasoning, documentation, communication, and time management skills required ### **Additional Information** * Responsibilities include neuro re-education, gait training, balance and wheelchair training, cognitive re-education, vestibular training, energy conservation, BUE/BLE ROM and strengthening, orthotic use and fit, and home safety/family training * Join a tenured, close-knit therapy team that collaborates well with nursing and other disciplines * Required uniform includes gray scrub top with black scrub pants and closed-toed shoes, or gray business casual shirt with black pants * No logoed shirts, jeans, leggings, or shorts permitted * Badge must be worn at all times while on duty * 30-minute lunch break required for shifts over 6 hours * Unit recognized as a Top Performer within UDSMR in FY 2021 and 2024, and a 2023 Unit of Distinction for Quality Care and Culture of Engagement * Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted