Travel Physical Therapist - $2,420 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners; Waynesville (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing options

Travel and license reimbursement

24/7 recruiter support

Competitive referral bonuses

Job summary

Jackson Therapy Partners seeks a travel Home Health Physical Therapist in Waynesville, North Carolina. The role involves providing skilled PT treatment to patients in their homes, ensuring documentation and care are in alignment with home health standards.

Applicants must have a Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program and an active North Carolina license. Benefits include full medical coverage, paid housing, and travel reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Physical Therapy license required.
• Experience managing a caseload of home health patients.
• Prior travel physical therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy treatment at patients' homes.
• Document and coordinate care according to home health standards.
• Support interdisciplinary communication for continuity of care.

Skills

Home health experience

Experience with documentation systems

BLS certification

Education

Doctoral, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

HCHB

OASIS

Job description

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Waynesville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team to provide skilled physical therapy treatment to patients in their homes while experiencing life in Waynesville, NC. This role supports home health field visits across Buncombe and Haywood Counties and requires documentation and coordination consistent with home health standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active North Carolina Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• Home health experience required.
• Experience with home health documentation systems preferred; HCHB and OASIS experience are preferred.
• BLS certification may be required from AHA or ARC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel physical therapy experience preferred.
• Experience managing a caseload of home health patients and performing field visits across multiple counties.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 2000–0400.
• Coverage areas include Buncombe and Haywood Counties.
• Weekly hour guarantee: 40 hours.
• Productivity expectation: 30 points.
• On-call/weekend requirement: negotiable for one Saturday per month.
• Mileage reimbursed between visits from first patient to last patient.
• May be required to float to other local service areas within the coverage counties.

Benefits

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• Paid housing options available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide skilled PT treatment for patients in their homes, focusing on functional mobility, safety, and chronic condition management. Support continuity of care through timely documentation and interdisciplinary communication. Contribute to outcomes-driven care within a home health setting.

Location Highlights

Waynesville sits near the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway, offering access to national forest trails and scenic drives within a short commute. The downtown historic district features galleries and restaurants less than 10 minutes from central lodging options. Outdoor recreation includes proximity to Pisgah National Forest with hiking and waterfalls within a 30–60 minute drive, and local rivers provide fishing and paddling opportunities. The area supports a suburban-to-rural lifestyle with easy access to Asheville’s cultural attractions approximately 25 miles away.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The employer is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #442876. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.