Travel Physical Therapist - $1,688 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:

Physical Therapist

• Discipline:

Therapy

• Start Date:

10/06/2026

• 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 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Level II Trauma Center, requiring 1+ year of experience and willingness to work on an IRF unit.

Details

• 13-week travel assignment in the Physical Therapy department at a Level II Trauma Center
• 383-bed acute care hospital with a 28-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF), average census of 240
• Day shift schedule, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, no night shift available
• Patient ratios of 4 patients/day on IRF and 8-12 patients/day in acute care
• Therapy staff services the entire facility
• Equipment includes two therapy gyms, Vector, LiteGait, and an ADL Apartment
• Uses Meditech EMR
• Requires one weekend shift per month and holiday rotation in accordance with facility policy

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Physical Therapy required
• Active PT license required if applicable
• Active BLS certification required
• Willingness to work on the IRF unit required
• Strong critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills required
• Hospital or IRF experience highly preferred
• Stroke or neuro experience preferred
• No employment gaps of 90+ days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluations, treatments, discharges, team conferences, family training, and use of adaptive devices and equipment
• Collaborative, flexible team players are the best fit for this unit
• Scrub color for Clinical Support staff is Caribbean Blue
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-766478. 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.