Travel Physical Therapist – Orthopedic Outpatient - $2,186 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/24/2025
• 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 2 years of outpatient orthopedic experience for a day shift assignment in an outpatient clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient orthopedic clinic setting
• Patient population includes post-operative cases such as TKA, THA, rotator cuff, and spine surgeries, as well as arthritis, ankle sprain, knee PFS, and low back/neck pain
• Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Electronic health record system used is WEBPT
• Responsibilities include assessment and treatment of a variety of orthopedic patients, including those with post-surgical and chronic conditions
• Business casual attire is required; scrubs are not permitted
• Pre-start and orientation modules must be completed, averaging 12 hours
• Return staff must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• RTO cannot exceed 7 days per 13-week contract and is not permitted in the first two weeks
• Local candidates within 60 miles are accepted, with a different pay rate
• A manager interview is not guaranteed and may not occur

Requirements

• Active DC Physical Therapy license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years recent outpatient physical therapy experience
• Current BLS certification required
• Experience with orthopedics and skills in AROM/AAROM/PROM and strength testing required
• Must have completed at least 1 prior travel assignment
• Two supervisor references from the past 2 years needed
• Flu vaccine required

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-628005. 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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