Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist - $2,320 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in Morgan City, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/20/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an outpatient role focused on orthopedic and geriatric populations, requiring BLS and a Louisiana license.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient therapy setting specializing in orthopedic and geriatric cases
• Average daily census of 25 patients shared among 2.5 therapists
• Typical caseload of 8-12 visits per day
• Day shift; Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• No call required
• Assignment length is 13 weeks
• Not open to local candidates—must reside at least 65 miles from the facility
• Must be willing to participate in emergency team coverage during hurricane situations, with potential requirement to remain at facility during storms
• Expectations for flexibility in role assignments during hurricane season (June 1-November 30)
• Five-day orientation provided, including completion of required modules
• Unit is open to first-time travelers
• Must not have worked at the facility as a permanent staff member or in-house agency contractor within the previous year
• RTO must be discussed during the interview to be considered
• Scrub or dress code requirements not specified

Requirements

• Current BLS certification required (AHA only)
• Louisiana PT license required; Compact PT license accepted if applicable
• License required if applicable
• Minimum of less than 2 years' experience accepted; new graduates are not considered
• Experience with orthopedic and geriatric patient populations preferred
• Must apply for Allied Health licensure within 72 hours of contract signing if not already licensed
• Two manager or supervisor references required for contract clearance

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-613167. 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 - Outpatient

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