Travel Physical Therapist

MedCadre; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre is seeking a dedicated Travel Physical Therapist to provide skilled rehabilitation services across diverse healthcare settings. The PT will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to improve mobility and independence.

Candidates must hold a DPT and active PT license in the state of practice, with current BLS and at least 1 year of PT experience. Travel flexibility and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• DPT or equivalent degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Active Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Physical Therapy experience preferred.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and functional assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician referrals.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and functional mobility interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, body mechanics, fall 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 EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• 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 facilities, workflows, and patient populations while maintaining exceptional patient care.

Skills

Therapeutic exercise

Manual therapy

Mobility restoration

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and functional assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician referrals.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and functional mobility interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, body mechanics, fall 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 healthcare professionals.
• 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 facilities, workflows, and patient populations while maintaining exceptional 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, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, patient mobility, and functional restoration.
• Excellent communication, critical-thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.