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 a traveling Physical Therapist assignment in Highlands, NC where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. This role supports a rehab-focused hospital with acute/swing bed and nursing home care, as well as outpatient clinics providing continuum of care. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by APTA.
• Active North Carolina Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• CPR (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a medical setting preferred; experience in hospital and/or nursing home settings required.
• Experience with documentation systems Cerner and NetHealth preferred.
• Ability to perform physical therapy evaluations, establish plans of care, participate in rounds and care conferences, and communicate frequently with multidisciplinary rehab teams.
• Willingness to float between acute/swing, nursing home, and outpatient services as indicated.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in rehab-focused hospitals or swing-bed programs.
• Familiarity with outpatient and nursing home therapy workflows.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 08:00–16:30.
• Schedule: 40 hours per week; final schedule to be reviewed during interview with rehab manager.
• Clinician will be asked to float between acute/swing, nursing home, and outpatient services as indicated.
• Treatment settings include patient rooms, hallways, outdoor areas, and the rehab gym.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• Travel and license reimbursement.
• 100% paid housing available.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide patient-centered physical therapy in a rehab-focused hospital that is stroke certified and supports swing-bed care. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary rehab team (PT/OT/SLP) to evaluate patients, establish plans of care, assist with rounds and care conferences, and coordinate discharge needs. Clinicians have access to current rehab gym equipment and nursing home gym facilities. The department emphasizes teamwork and patient outcomes.

Location Highlights

Highlands, NC offers mountain recreation and cultural attractions within a short drive. Downtown Highlands features galleries and restaurants less than 10 minutes from the hospital, and Highlands is within approximately an hour of the Nantahala National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway access points. The area provides seasonal hiking trails, waterfalls such as Dry Falls and Whiteside Mountain viewpoints, and a quiet, small-town lifestyle with proximity to regional airports in Asheville and Greenville within roughly 90 minutes. This location suits clinicians seeking outdoor recreation and a relaxed mountain community with local arts and dining options.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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 of our associates.