Travel Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation Unit - $2,566 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Gainesville, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• 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: Jul 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in an inpatient rehab unit, requiring 2+ years of experience and BLS certification.

Details

• Inpatient rehab unit within a hospital setting
• 30-bed unit with 22 staff including PT, OT, SLP, and Techs
• Patient ratio of 7:1
• Day shift only, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week
• Weekend rotation call requirement
• Uses Meditech Expanse for documentation
• Typical IPR gym equipment including balance and gait systems
• New hospital and unit start-up

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent physical therapy experience
• BLS certification required
• SNF experience accepted
• License required if applicable
• Experience with patient evaluations, ADLs, transfers, gait training, therapeutic exercise, and functional training
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required for Florida and Missouri candidates)

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient evaluations, ADLs, transfers, patient/family education, gait training, therapeutic exercise, and functional training
• Opportunity to be part of a new hospital and unit start-up
• Light gray scrub color required
• Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-728280. 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 - Rehab

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