Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

American Traveler; Spruce Pine (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay bonuses

Insurance Day 1

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an outpatient and acute care setting in North Carolina. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of combined experience and holds an active NC license.

This travel-friendly role requires adaptability across hospital and clinic environments. You will join a 60-bed acute care hospital with a small, stable therapy team; schedule 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with every 5th weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Active NC PT license required if applicable.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in outpatient and acute care.
• Orthopedics, sports, spine or manual therapy preferred.
• Vestibular/vertigo/stroke rehab experience preferred.
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat in acute care and outpatient settings.
• Work in a 60-bed hospital with a small therapy team.
• Patient load 9-11 patients per day per FTE.
• Use Cerner for acute care and NetHealth Xfits for outpatient docs.
• Schedule 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; weekend rotation every 5th weekend.
• Dress codes: purple scrubs in acute care; business attire or polo in outpatient.

Skills

Therapeutic exercise

Manual therapy

Vestibular rehab

Balance training

Gait training

Education

PT license in NC

Tools

Cerner

NetHealth Xfits

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an outpatient and acute care setting, requiring 2+ years of combined experience.

Requirements

• Active PT license in the State of NC required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience required, including both outpatient and acute care settings
• Preferred experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, spine, or manual therapy
• Preferred experience in vestibular/vertigo/stroke rehabilitation
• Skilled in therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, vestibular rehab, balance training, and gait training
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• No employment gaps of 90+ days or more within the past 12 months

Responsibilities

• Work across outpatient clinic and 60-bed acute care hospital settings
• Unit staffed with 3 PTs, 3 PTAs, 2 OTs, 1 COTA, and 1 SLP during day shift
• Patient ratio of 9-11 patients per day per FTE
• Equipment includes PT modalities, pool, cardiovascular equipment, Biodex balance system, and fitness center
• Uses Cerner for acute care documentation and Nethealth Xfits (formerly ReDoc) for outpatient documentation
• Schedule is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Weekend rotation every 5th weekend, seeing only priority patients on Saturday for 2-3 hours with no Sunday visits
• Main responsibilities include evaluation and treatment across acute care and outpatient settings
• Best fit for team-oriented, outgoing candidates
• Acute care dress code is purple (eggplant) scrubs; outpatient dress code is business attire or polo with khakis
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-777074

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