Travel Physical Therapist

Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan with 4% company match

Sick days/PTO

Relocation assistance

Licensure reimbursement

Tax‑free stipends

Weekly on‑time pay

FREE mentorship

Local travel contracts

Registry/PRN opportunities to boost income

Job summary

Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing in Chattanooga, Tennessee is seeking a Physical Therapist for their outpatient orthopedics team. The role involves managing 10–14 patients daily, creating individualized therapy plans, and collaborating with a wider health team for enhanced patient care. Ideal candidates should possess a state license for physical therapy, strong communication skills, and the ability to provide compassionate care. The position offers benefits such as medical coverage, relocation assistance, and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold the required state license for physical therapy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to remain positive and compassionate over a long period of time with patients.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients from diverse backgrounds and discuss their health concerns and therapy needs.
• Conduct evaluations to determine a starting point for each patient.
• Create individualized therapy plans to help patients meet their mobility goals.
• Collaborate with other members of each patient’s care team to provide adequate follow‑up care.
• Maintain excellent records of patient therapy and progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

State license for physical therapy

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Physical Therapist to join our outpatient orthopedics team. The role involves meeting 10–14 patients daily, discussing their treatment needs, crafting personalized therapy plans, and collaborating with the broader health team to provide follow‑up care and educational support. Ideal candidates are compassionate, communicative, and able to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients from diverse backgrounds and discuss their health concerns and therapy needs.
• Conduct evaluations to determine a starting point for each patient.
• Create individualized therapy plans to help patients meet their mobility goals.
• Collaborate with other members of each patient’s care team to provide adequate follow‑up care.
• Maintain excellent records of patient therapy and progress.

Qualifications

• Must hold the required state license for physical therapy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to remain positive and compassionate over a long period of time with patients.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with 4% company match.
• Sick days/PTO.
• Relocation assistance.
• Licensure reimbursement.
• Tax‑free stipends.
• Weekly on‑time pay.
• FREE mentorship.
• Local travel contracts.
• Registry/PRN opportunities to boost income.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.