Travel Physical Therapist

American Traveler; Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay & bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll

Free CEUs

Housing Allowance

Travel Reimbursements

Per Diem Subsidy

Traveler Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week travel assignment at a rehab-focused community hospital offering acute, swing bed, and nursing home care.

The role requires CPR certification, NC PT licensure if applicable, and hospital/nursing home experience. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 40 hours per week.

Benefits include high pay, housing allowances, and travel/licensure reimbursements to support a traveling clinician.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification required.
• NC Physical Therapy license required if applicable.
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred in a medical setting.
• Experience in hospital and/or nursing home setting required.

Responsibilities

• Work across acute/swing bed, nursing home, and out-patient rehab settings as needed.
• 1:1 patient ratio; treatment in patient rooms, halls, gym.
• Uses Cerner and NetHealth for documentation.
• Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 40 hours per week.
• Clinician will float between acute/swing, nursing home, and out-patient services as needed.
• PT evaluations, plans of care, rounds and care conferences.

Skills

CPR

PT License

2+ Years

Medical setting

Hospital experience

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week travel assignment in a rehab-focused community hospital offering acute, swing bed, and nursing home care.

Requirements

• Current CPR certification required
• NC Physical Therapy license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred in a medical setting
• Experience in hospital and/or nursing home setting required

Responsibilities

• Work across acute/swing bed, nursing home, and out-patient rehab settings as needed
• 24 acute/swing beds, 40 nursing home beds, and 10 skilled beds within the nursing home
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Treatment provided in patient rooms, hallways, outdoor areas, and the rehab gym
• Uses Cerner and NetHealth for documentation
• Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 40 hours per week
• Clinician will float between acute/swing, nursing home, and out-patient services as needed
• Responsibilities include physical therapy evaluations, establishing plans of care, and assisting with rounds and care conferences
• Frequent communication with the rehab team regarding patient progress, equipment needs, and discharge planning
• Facility is stroke certified with a majority of swing bed patients and a 5-star rated nursing home
• Rehab team includes PT, OT, and SLP staff
• Two on-site outpatient clinics support continuum of care
• New rehab gym and outdoor gym space currently in development; clinicians have access to both the hospital and nursing home gyms
• Business casual or scrub attire accepted, any scrub color permitted
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts