Travel Physical Therapist - $1,939 per week

Thrive Staffing; Davenport (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Staffing is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist for assignments in Davenport, Washington. The role focuses on outpatient rehabilitation with a mix of inpatient collaboration, starting 11/16/2026 for 13 weeks, 32 hours per week, typically 8-hour days across four days.

Qualified candidates hold a Master's in Physical Therapy, state license, BLS, and relevant experience in long-term care or hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Experience working directly with patients in a long‑term care or hospital setting.
• Current Physical Therapist state license and BLS certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Strong documentation skills, verbal communication, teamwork, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to understand conditions and review histories.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observing patients as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic exercises and stretches.
• Employ hands‑on therapies such as massage to alleviate pain and promote healing.
• Maintain detailed records of patient conditions, care plans, and progress.
• Communicate patient progress to family members, physicians and nurses.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Documentation skills

Verbal communication

Team player

Patient care

Education

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Davenport, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 32 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Shift Information

Physical Therapist

8 or 9 hours per day, 4 days per week

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree from an accredited physical therapy program
• Experience: Experience working directly with patients in a long‑term care or hospital setting
• Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Current Physical Therapist state license, Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: Strong documentation skills, excellent verbal communication, ability to provide satisfactory patient services, and capacity to function as a team player. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Position Summary

A Physical Therapist plans and executes rehabilitation programs aimed at helping patients regain a higher level of physical function following an accident or surgery. They also assist in managing or alleviating pain from degenerative conditions or terminal diseases through a mixture of physical activity, reflexology, massage, and muscular‑skeletal manipulation. This role involves collaboration with speech therapists and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes, with approximately 90% of duties focused on outpatient care and 10% on inpatient care.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to understand their physical conditions and symptoms, reviewing medical histories and referrals from providers.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observing patients as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Coach patients and teach them therapeutic exercises and stretches to enhance their recovery.
• Employ hands‑on therapies such as massage to alleviate pain and promote healing.
• Maintain detailed records regarding patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress.
• Communicate patient progress and current statuses to relevant parties, including family members and healthcare providers.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Professional Communication

• Maintain confidentiality concerning patient, family, and staff matters within the workplace.
• Engage with patients and families from diverse developmental and sociocultural backgrounds with sensitivity and care.
• Provide necessary information to patients and families to alleviate anxiety and foster a welcoming attitude.
• Maintain professional relationships and convey essential information to other health care team members and applicable referral agencies.
• Initiate communication regarding clinical priorities and security concerns with peers and supervisors as needed.

Teamwork

• Accept assignments based on priority, competencies, and unit needs.
• Collaborate closely with other care providers to complete tasks and offer clinical assistance where required.
• Report on patient conditions to relevant individuals, including physicians and nurses.
• Utilize problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills to build effective working relationships with peers.
• Ensure punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

Professional Development

• Attend in‑services, continuing education sessions, and departmental staff meetings.
• Contribute to annual performance reviews of peers as requested by unit supervisors or management.
• Identify and respond to opportunities for enhancing care and customer service.

Location

Multiple locations within the region

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19472499. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 32.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

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.