Travel Physical Therapist - $1,850 per week

Thrive Staffing; Spruce Pine (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Staffing seeks a licensed Physical Therapist for a travel assignment in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The 13-week engagement starts 11/30/2026, with 40 hours per week across 8-hour days. Weekends rotate every 5th weekend.

The assignment uses CERNER and Nethealth EMR systems and serves a 60-bed acute care facility with two outpatient clinics. Candidates should have outpatient and acute care experience, and prefer orthopedic/manual therapy and vestibular rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Outpatient and acute care experience required.
• Valid North Carolina Physical Therapist license required.

Responsibilities

• Therapeutic Exercise
• Manual Therapy
• Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Balance Training
• Gait Training

Skills

Outpatient care

Acute care

Job description

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Spruce Pine, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Spruce Pine, North Carolina.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Unit Information

Location: Spruce Pine, NC

Unit Details

• Number of Beds: 60 bed acute care and 2 outpatient clinics
• Number of Staff: 19
• Patient Ratios: 9-11 patients per day per FTE

Facility Information

• PT modalities
• Pool
• Cardiovascular equipment
• Biodex balance
• Fitness center

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems: Acute care uses CERNER; Outpatient utilizes Nethealth Xfits (formerly ReDoc).

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Outpatient and Acute Care Experience

Preferred Skills

• Orthopedic/Sports Medicine/Spine/Manual Therapy
• Vestibular/Vertigo/Stroke Rehabilitation

Typical Procedures

• Therapeutic Exercise
• Manual Therapy
• Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Balance Training
• Gait Training

Personality Fit

The ideal candidate will be team-oriented and outgoing.

Certifications

Must possess a valid Physical Therapist license in the state of North Carolina.

Work Schedule

Weekends involve a rotation every 5th weekend. Only priority patients are seen on Saturdays for an average of 2-3 hours, with no Sunday visits required.

Dress Code

Acute care staff are required to wear purple scrubs (eggplant), whereas outpatient staff should wear business attire or polos with khakis.

Job ID & Compensation

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19409876. 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.