Travel Physical Therapist: Diverse Rehab Roles

MedCadre; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre seeks a dedicated Travel Physical Therapist (PT) to provide rehabilitation services to patients recovering from injury, surgery, illness, or physical disabilities. The PT will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based therapy across diverse clinical settings.

The role requires strong communication, documentation in EMR, collaboration with physicians and therapists, and adherence to HIPAA and infection control.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Master’s or Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and functional assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician referrals.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, manual therapy, and mobility interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and safe mobility techniques.
• Recommend and train patients on the use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Adapt quickly to new clinical environments and patient populations.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, HIPAA regulations, patient safety standards, and facility policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

EMR experience

Education

DPT/Master's/Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Active PT license

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

MedCadre seeks a dedicated Travel Physical Therapist (PT) to provide rehabilitation services to patients recovering from injury, surgery, illness, or physical disabilities. The PT will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based therapy across diverse clinical settings.

The role requires strong communication, documentation in EMR, collaboration with physicians and therapists, and adherence to HIPAA and infection control.