What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel PTA - Acute Care Hospital position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for an inpatient acute care setting, requiring BLS certification and 1 years of experience.
Details
- 13-week assignment in an inpatient acute, acute rehab, skilled swing bed, and outpatient care setting
- Covers both outpatient and inpatient areas within the PT department
- Treats approximately 8-12 patients per day
- Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, 8-hour day shifts
- No weekend or holiday requirements
- Uses MatrixCare/Matrix for charting and documentation
Requirements
- License required if applicable
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of experience required
- Active state or compact (NLC) licensure required for the state of submission; pending licenses not accepted
- Copy of driver's license required for consideration
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Additional Information
- Professional attire or scrubs of any color permitted
- No clinical involvement required in this role
- Department currently staffed with one rehab aide
- Candidates who have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year will not be considered, though PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable
- First-time travelers may be considered for this position
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan