Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $1,919 to $2,119 per week in Highlands, NC

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join as a traveling Physical Therapist where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active North Carolina Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a medical setting preferred. This includes experience in hospital and/or nursing home settings. (Preferred)
• Experience with Cerner and NetHealth documentation systems preferred. (Preferred)
• Experience providing care in acute/swing bed, nursing home, and outpatient settings preferred due to floating requirements. (Preferred)

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital (Rehab Services).
• Shift: Days.
• Shift hours: 08:00–16:30.
• Schedule requirement: 40 hours per week; schedule to be reviewed during interview with rehab manager.
• Float requirement: Clinician will be asked to float between acute/swing, nursing home, and outpatient services as indicated.
• Documentation systems used: Cerner and NetHealth.
• Treatment settings: Patient rooms, hallways, outdoor areas, and rehab gym.

Location Highlights

Highlands, NC offers easy access to outdoor recreation and a scenic mountain lifestyle. The town is near the Nantahala National Forest and within roughly 30–45 minutes of sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway, providing hiking, waterfalls, and scenic drives. Highlands lies in the Mountain region and is known for Ruby Falls area proximity, seasonal festivals, and a compact downtown with shops and dining within walking distance. The area supports an active, outdoor-oriented lifestyle with opportunities for hiking, fly-fishing, and nearby state parks, while also offering a quiet, small-town pace and short drives to larger regional centers for additional services and transit connections.

Other Details

• Unit specifics: Rehab department includes PT/OT/SLP coverage; typical rehab equipment available. New rehab gym construction planned with access to existing gym and outdoor gym design.
• Patient population: 24 acute/swing beds, 40 nursing home beds, and 10 skilled beds within the nursing home; majority swing bed patients; hospital is stroke certified.
• Team culture: Collaborative team culture with regular staff recognition activities and emphasis on patient-centered care.

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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.