Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital - $2,...

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Muncie, Indiana. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Physical Therapist Discipline: Therapy Start Date: 04/27/2026 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: Apr 27, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced Acute Care Physical Therapist with 18+ months of experience and Cerner proficiency for an inpatient hospital setting in Indiana. Details Inpatient Physical Therapist role within a short-term acute care hospital with 300 staffed beds Works across ICU, cardiac intensive care (CIC), NICU, orthopedic, neurological, and surgical units Focus is on preparing patients for discharge to home or another facility Daily patient load of 8–10 patients Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM) Charting performed in Cerner No on-call or weekend requirements No floating requirement within or outside the unit Local candidates accepted for this Allied position Free parking on-site Scrub color: black pants and royal blue scrub top Requirements Minimum 18 months to 2 years of acute care physical therapy experience required Required skill areas include: acute care, home exercise programs, lifting and transfer, medications, patient and family education, safety and injury prevention, geriatrics, medical-surgical, neurology, orthopedics, adaptive devices, AROM/AAROM/PROM, arousal and attention, assistive devices, body mechanics, identifying environmental barriers, pain assessment, sensory response, skin integrity, strength testing, and vital signs Preferred experience in: rehabilitation hospital, billing, cardiopulmonary, ER, ICU, and oncology Current BLS certification required; both AHA and RQI are accepted Active Indiana or Compact PT license required; license required if applicable Cerner EMR experience required Degree from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation required Additional Information Primary responsibilities include evaluation and treatment of inpatient populations in preparation for discharge to home or a post-acute facility Works collaboratively with nursing, case management, occupational therapy (OT), and speech therapy (ST) First-time travelers are welcome to apply Candidates must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved Former permanent or PRN employees of IU Health must have a 12-month gap before being eligible to apply as a traveler Indiana-licensed RNs are not permitted at IU Health facilities; this restriction does not apply to Allied positions such as this PT role American Traveler Job ID #P-680633. 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 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.

Created: 2026-03-10