Travel Physical Therapist - Weekly Pay

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Credentialing coverage

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Life and disability coverage

Travel reimbursement

401(k) matching

Referral bonuses

CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Jacksonville, North Carolina seeks a Physical Therapist to assess patients, design and administer individualized rehab plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient goals.

The role emphasizes skilled interventions, progress evaluation, thorough documentation, and family education on therapy methods. Current licensure and CPR certification are required, with NPTE completion essential for practice.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Pass the NPTE to practice.
• At least one year of relevant experience.
• Current state licensure or active application.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement care plans for physical therapy patients
• Provide therapy services according to physician orders
• Assess patient needs and modify treatment as necessary
• Document patient progress and outcomes
• Educate patients and families on therapy techniques
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient care

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Treatment plan development

Clinical assessment

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

NPTE certification

State licensure

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Role & Responsibilities:

The Physical Therapist (PT) assesses patients requiring rehabilitation services, develops and administers individualized treatment plans, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to meet patient goals. Responsibilities include providing skilled interventions, evaluating patient progress, documenting conditions, and educating patients and families on therapy methods.

Qualifications & Skills:

Candidates must hold a Doctorate or Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, pass the NPTE, and have at least one year of experience. Current state licensure or active application, along with CPR certification, are required. Additional requirements may be specified by the healthcare facility.

Key Duties

• Develop and implement care plans for physical therapy patients
• Provide therapy services according to physician orders
• Assess patient needs and modify treatment as necessary
• Document patient progress and outcomes
• Educate patients and families on therapy techniques
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient care

Benefits & Extras:

Offers weekly pay, full credentialing coverage, private housing or allowance, comprehensive health insurance, life and disability coverage, travel reimbursement, 401(k) matching, referral bonuses, and CEU reimbursement.