Hospitals and acute rehab
Hospital Rehab Recruiting: Acute Care & Inpatient PT, OT & SLP
The employer base
Hospitals and acute rehab employers in the United States
4,226,458
Employed, General medical and surgical hospitals
private sector, 39 states reporting
10,297
Establishments
Sources: BLS QCEW, statewide, private ownership, Q4 2024 vs Q4 2025; employment is all occupations in the industry, not therapists alone.
How we screen
What a hospital hire needs that a resume does not show
Acuity is screened by a clinician
ICU early mobility, neuro and trauma experience are confirmed in conversation with a licensed SLP, not scanned for on a resume.
Weekend and holiday rotation
We present the rotation up front. A candidate who reaches you already accepts it.
Leadership searches
Directors and managers of rehab are recruited from the whole country, not the local applicant pool.
Roles
Hospital roles we fill
- Acute care PT, OT and SLP
- Inpatient rehab (IRF) therapists
- Medical SLP with MBSS and FEES
- Rehab manager and director
- Hospital audiologist
For employers
Hiring? Physical therapy, OT and SLP recruiting, run by a clinician.
Engagement model
Contingency recruiting. There is no fee unless a successful placement is made.
Speed to first candidates
Clients typically receive the first vetted candidates within one to two weeks of providing the recruiting brief and search requirements.
Guarantee
Every direct-hire placement carries a 90-day replacement guarantee. If the candidate resigns or is terminated for cause during the first ninety calendar days of employment, APT Recruiting immediately begins a one-time search for a replacement in the same position, at no additional charge.
Questions hiring managers and directors of rehab ask us
How does a therapy search with APT Recruiting work?+
It starts with a short call to take the brief: the discipline, the setting, the caseload and productivity expectations, the schedule and the pay range. Because APT is run by a licensed speech-language pathologist, the screen covers clinical fit, not just a license check. We then work your market for PTs, OTs, SLPs or audiologists who match, confirm interest, and send you candidates who have already said yes to a conversation about your organization. Clients typically receive the first vetted candidates within one to two weeks of providing the recruiting brief and search requirements.
Do you work on contingency or retained?+
Contingency recruiting. There is no fee unless a successful placement is made.
What does it cost to hire through a therapy recruiter?+
Agreed in writing before you see a candidate's details. Every direct-hire placement carries a 90-day replacement guarantee. If the candidate resigns or is terminated for cause during the first ninety calendar days of employment, APT Recruiting immediately begins a one-time search for a replacement in the same position, at no additional charge.
Which roles and settings do you cover?+
Physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and audiologists, including PTAs, COTAs and SLPAs, plus directors of rehab and other therapy leadership. Settings include hospitals and acute rehab, skilled nursing, home health, outpatient clinics, schools and pediatrics, and telehealth. We also recruit nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Or email molly@aptrecruiting.com. Molly reads every brief herself.
Reviewed by a licensed SLP
Molly Salinas, M.S., CCC-SLP
The national figures on this page are drawn from public federal sources and reviewed by Molly, a licensed speech-language pathologist who has worked across healthcare settings and founded APT Recruiting. She has recruited therapists for 3 years and works from Austin, Texas. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.
Hiring for a hospital setting?
Tell us the discipline, the caseload and the market. A licensed clinician reads every brief.