Travel Physical Therapist - $2,184 per week

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Manhattan, Kansas. The position offers 40 hours per week and a 12-week assignment with a start date of 09/08/2026.

The role involves direct patient care, evaluation, and treatment planning in a rehab setting, with documentation and collaboration with the rehab team. Knowledge of Medicare/Private insurance policies is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor0s degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Current APTA certification required.
• Licensed by the State in the designated geographic area.
• Ability to perform lifting, turning, and transferring patients safely.
• Sedentary tasks about 10%, physical tasks about 90%.
• Ability to perform minimal assist transfers up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure accuracy of patient care records for assigned caseload.
• Report billing information to the Director of Physical Therapy.
• Provide direct patient care including evaluation and treatment planning.
• Assist transfers, gait and balance as required by functional mobility.
• Manual manipulation and patient handling.
• Report and interpret treatment results.
• Participate in in-services and staff education.
• Supervise support personnel in immediate work areas.
• Deliver treatment per facility, Medicare and Client policies.
• Attend meetings on patient care as appropriate.
• Assist with community education and public relations activities.
• Educate patientsamilies and staff on treatment plans and goals.
• Coordinate with other staff to implement the treatment plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Manual patient handling

Education

Bachelora0s degree in Physical Therapy

American Physical Therapy Association certification

State licensure in designated geographic area

Job description

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Manhattan, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Manhattan, Kansas.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: Physical Therapist

Location: Manhattan KS 66502

Shift 40 hrs/week 8x5 8 am to 5 pm

Duration: 13 weeks

Minimum Guarantee hours: 32 hrs/week

Scope

The responsibility of this position includes the day to day therapeutic intervention of appropriate individuals in the rehab environment in accordance with the policies and procedures as established by the facility, Medicare, private insurance, and Client.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of records in regard to patient care for all patients on personal case load.
• Responsible for the correct reporting of billing information to the Director of Physical Therapy in regard to all patients on personal case load.
• Provide direct patient care as prescribed, including evaluation and treatment planning.
• Assist and assess transfers, gait and balance as required by functional mobility of patient level of assistance from minimum to maximum.
• Manual manipulation, including pushing and/or pulling of patient body parts and limbs.
• Responsible for the reporting and interpretation of treatment results.
• Participate in development and presentation of in-services for the facility as requested.
• Supervise support personnel in immediate work areas as appropriate.
• Perform clinical functions: screens, evaluations, development of treatment plans, and delivery of treatment in accordance with facility, Medicare and Client's policies and procedures.
• Participate in meetings regarding patient care as appropriate.
• Assist when appropriate with any community education and public relations activities of the facility.
• Provide education to patient's family as well as staff on the specific treatment plan as well as therapy goals for the patient.
• Responsible for the coordination and cooperation with other staff members in carrying out the treatment plan as established.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current certification with the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed by the State in the designated geographic area in his/her respective therapy profession.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform the following tasks without posing a threat to the health or safety of him/herself or others and without risk to self, co-workers, caregivers, or patient: lift, turn, move position and transport the patient into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Sedentary tasks related to job – approximately 10%
• Physical tasks as listed – approximately 90%
• Demonstrates the ability to perform a minimal assist transfer. Minimal assist transfers are defined for purpose of this document as the ability to lift and control 50 pounds.

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Talent Burst Job ID #26-27456. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapist

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top‑notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.