Travel Physical Therapist - $1,547 per week

Thrive Staffing; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Staffing is actively seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for an inpatient travel assignment in Port Charlotte, FL. You will evaluate and treat patients in an inpatient setting, working with a multidisciplinary team to support mobility and recovery.

The role requires Florida licensure, a DPT or MPT degree, and acute care experience. ICU exposure is preferred. This travel position includes weekends/holidays rotation and a 13-week assignment with a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Valid Florida Physical Therapist license.
• MPT or DPT degree from an accredited college or university.
• Acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy evaluations and treatments.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including OT and SLP.
• Utilize mobility equipment effectively.

Skills

Florida license

MPT/DPt degree

Acute care experience

ICU experience

Education

DPT or MPT degree

Tools

Meditech EMR

Job description

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Port Charlotte, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Physical Therapist

Unit Information

Location: Port Charlotte, FL

Type: Inpatient Physical Therapy

Number of Beds: 253 bed acute care hospital, including a 20 bed Inpatient Rehab unit

Staff: Approximately 20 Physical Therapy caregivers

Patient Ratios: Typically 9-10 patients per day

Position Overview

The Physical Therapist will be responsible for evaluating and treating patients in an inpatient setting. This role requires a collaborative and outgoing individual with excellent communication skills who can maintain productivity standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy evaluations and treatments
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists (OT) and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP)
• Utilize mobility equipment effectively

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills:

• Valid Florida Physical Therapist license
• MPT or DPT degree from an accredited college or university
• Acute care experience

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Meditech EMR
• ICU experience

Additional Information

This position requires the traveler to work every other weekend and holidays in rotation with hospital employees.

Join a team that values innovative equipment and technology, and enjoy the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19023599. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Rehab:PT,08:00:00-16:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.