Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care Hospital | Chewelah, Washington

Join a collaborative rehabilitation team as a Travel Physical Therapist in a rural acute care hospital in Chewelah, Washington. This 13-week physical therapy travel assignment offers the opportunity to provide meaningful inpatient and outpatient care for patients ranging from infants and adolescents to adults and older adults. Chewelah is a welcoming community in northeastern Washington, surrounded by scenic mountain landscapes and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, making it an appealing destination for clinicians seeking both professional impact and a peaceful lifestyle.

Travel Physical Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,170-$2,330
• Specialty: Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care Hospital
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel physical therapy assignment
• Location: Chewelah, Washington
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 7:20 a.m. – 5:50 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Healthcare Setting: Rural critical access hospital and nearby outpatient rehabilitation setting
• Call: Not required
• Weekends: Not expected
• Documentation: Epic experience preferred

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including acute care physical therapy experience
• Current Washington Physical Therapist license or compact license in hand at submission
• Current BLS certification
• Ability to provide skilled physical therapy care in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Comfort traveling approximately 23 miles between nearby care locations during the assignment
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, organization, and time-management skills
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records is preferred

Acute Care Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care across acute care and outpatient rehabilitation settings
• Provide skilled physical therapy for patients with deconditioning, weakness, impaired balance, mobility limitations, cardiopulmonary conditions, neurologic diagnoses, orthopedic injuries, and postoperative needs
• Support rehabilitation for conditions including hip fractures, total hip and knee replacements, shoulder and spine procedures, stroke, COPD, CHF, and other complex medical diagnoses
• Deliver outpatient therapy for orthopedic conditions, balance impairments, cerebrovascular accident recovery, and deconditioning
• Perform therapeutic exercises, gait training, mobility training, functional assessments, strengthening, balance interventions, and patient education
• Use appropriate assistive devices and equipment, including walkers, gait belts, lifts, parallel bars, therapy stairs, and stationary exercise equipment
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, injury prevention, mobility strategies, and discharge recommendations
• Collaborate with PT, OT, SLP, nursing, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Float between units and provide afternoon outpatient coverage based on patient and department needs
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and discharge planning accurately and in a timely manner

Apply now to join this Washington travel physical therapy assignment and make a meaningful impact in acute care and outpatient rehabilitation.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.