Job Opportunity – Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation – Topeka, KS 66606
Start Date: October 21, 2026
Location: Topeka, Kansas
Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (08:00 - 16:30), 40 hours per week. Three weekend days per 6-week schedule. 13-week assignment.
Highlights:- Inpatient rehabilitation setting treating diverse patient populations across multiple units including ED, ortho/spine, rehab, telemetry, and med-surg
- Treat approximately 7 patients per day with a daily census of 50 therapy patients
- Work with a variety of diagnoses including orthopedic surgeries, stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injuries, and lower extremity amputations
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
- First-time travelers welcome with minimum 1 year of experience
- 24-36 hours of orientation provided
Requirements:- Active Kansas Physical Therapy license required at time of submission
- Current BLS certification
- Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience
- Experience with acute care, orthopedics, geriatrics, and post-stroke rehabilitation preferred
- Proficiency with adaptive devices, gait training, assistive devices, and patient evaluation
- Epic charting system experience preferred
- Must reside outside 50-mile radius from the location
Why Join Us?This travel physical therapy opportunity offers the chance to expand your clinical skills across multiple hospital units while working with a supportive interdisciplinary team. You'll gain valuable experience treating a wide range of patient populations in an environment that welcomes first-time travelers. Competitive compensation package with consistent day shift hours and predictable scheduling.