American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Shelby, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of acute care experience for a hospital-based day shift position.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital setting with a 142-bed facility designated as trauma level III
• Treats patient populations including post-op, neuro, general debility, COPD, and CHF
• 5 eight-hour day shifts per week with rotating weekends and holiday coverage
• Possible floating between Cleveland and Kings Mountain locations
• Uses Epic EMR for charting; prior Epic experience preferred
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Collaborative team environment within the rehabilitation department
• Initial onboarding and department orientation spans 4-5 days
• Light gray scrubs are required
• Free parking available on site
• Holiday work expected unless approved RTO is arranged
• Position open to candidates who can float between two locations

Requirements

• Active PT state license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care physical therapy experience
• First-time travelers considered with prior acute care PT/OT experience

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-650830. 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 - Acute Care Hospital

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