Travel Physical Therapist

MedCadre; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre seeks a dedicated Travel Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitation services across diverse clinical settings. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, reduce pain, and maximize independence.

The role requires a state PT license, current BLS, 1 year of PT experience, and EMR proficiency. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists, educate patients on home programs, and adapt

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent required.
• Active Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation principles and functional mobility training.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and functional assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals and patient goals.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, gait and balance training, and neuromuscular re-education.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to optimize outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and safety.
• Utilize assistive devices, orthotics, and adaptive equipment as needed.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and progress notes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists as part of the care team.
• Participate in discharge planning and care continuity.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and infection control protocols.

Skills

DPT degree

PT license

BLS certification

EMR experience

Excellent communication

1 year PT experience

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Travel Physical Therapist (PT) to provide exceptional rehabilitation services across a variety of healthcare settings. The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement evidence-based interventions to restore mobility, reduce pain, improve function, and maximize independence while adapting seamlessly to new clinical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and functional assessments.


• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals and patient goals.


• Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, gait training, balance training, neuromuscular re-education, and functional mobility training.


• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to achieve optimal rehabilitation outcomes.


• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, body mechanics, fall prevention, injury prevention, and safe mobility techniques.


• Recommend and train patients in the use of assistive devices, orthotics, prosthetics, and adaptive equipment.


• Maintain accurate evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).


• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other members of the healthcare team.


• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate continuity of patient care.


• Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, HIPAA regulations, patient safety standards, and facility policies.


• Adapt quickly to new healthcare facilities, workflows, and patient populations while maintaining high-quality patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.


• Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of practice.


• Current BLS certification required.


• Minimum 1 year of recent Physical Therapy experience preferred.


• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation principles, manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercise, and functional mobility training.


• Excellent communication, organizational, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills.


• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel healthcare experience preferred.


• Experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, skilled nursing facilities (SNF), home health, or long-term care settings.


• Experience treating orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, post-surgical, and medically complex patients.


• Strong adaptability and ability to integrate quickly into new clinical environments.


• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.