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Days, 5x8hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Oct 26, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 2+ years of specialty experience for a 13-week rehab assignment requiring prior travel experience and both inpatient and outpatient skills. Details Rural Critical Access Hospital setting (25-bed) with primarily outpatient duties and daily inpatient responsibilities Rehab department covering inpatient, outpatient, and inpatient emergency department settings Outpatient caseload includes a mix of orthopedic and other patient types Wound care and Lymphedema treatment available for certified PTs, per therapist interest Dry Needling equipment available for PTs with appropriate certification Pediatric treatment available by therapist consent only, not typically required Schedule is 8-hour day shifts, 5 days per week, 40 hours total with no call or overtime Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required EPIC EMR used; on-site training provided Requirements New Mexico PT License required if applicable BLS certification required (AHA, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross) Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required; Doctorate preferred Minimum 2 years of current experience in specialty required Inpatient and outpatient experience required At least one prior 13-week travel assignment required Minimum 1 year of Pediatric PT experience required if working with pediatric patients Must be a team player, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment EPIC EMR experience preferred Additional Information Evaluates and treats patients using a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders Oversees comprehensive rehabilitation programs addressing physical, psychosocial, and environmental well-being Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams and works toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation Serves as a patient advocate and promotes patient/caregiver independence through resource utilization Pediatric PT duties include evaluating and treating infants, children, and adolescents, with ability to also treat adults 18+ as needed May float to adult units if pediatric census fluctuates Radius rule of 50 miles applies; local candidates within this radius are not eligible Returning staff who previously worked in a permanent role must wait one year before being considered as a travamara