Travel Physical Therapist

MedCadre; Hilliard (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist (DPT) to provide skilled rehabilitation services across diverse healthcare settings in Florida. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to improve mobility and independence while adapting to new clinical environments.

You'll perform comprehensive assessments, implement personalized plans, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other

Qualifications

• DPT or equivalent from an accredited program.
• Active PT license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year of PT experience 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, OT/SLP, 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 and patient populations while maintaining exceptional care.

Skills

DPT degree

PT licensure

BLS certified

Clinical assessment

EMR experience

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy

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.

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.