Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,447 to $2,647 per week in Hickory, NC

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a travel Physical Therapist assignment in Hickory, NC, providing home health services to patients recovering from injuries and managing chronic conditions. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, clinical documentation, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support safe discharges and improved functional outcomes. Local travel between patient homes within assigned coverage areas will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by APTA.
• Active North Carolina Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• Current BLS/CPR certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Experience in home health settings preferred, including case management of PT patients and home safety assessments.
• Ability to manage a full caseload, complete timely documentation, and coordinate care with nursing and other disciplines.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for patient visits. Mileage reimbursement provided between visits.
• Minimum education requirement: Bachelor’s Degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel or contract home health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with LHC-style documentation and coding practices preferred.
• Experience with patient populations in Burke and Caldwell counties preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift schedule: Monday through Friday, 0800–1600 (start and end times indicated in client details).
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 40 hours.
• On-call and weekend coverage: not required.
• Coverage areas include Burke and Caldwell counties. Local travel between patient homes required.

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 available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.
• 100% paid housing available where applicable.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide in-home evaluations, therapeutic interventions, and discharge planning that align with best practices in physical therapy. Execute case management responsibilities consistent with the facility’s job description, including progress notes, treatment plans, and communication with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. Maintain documentation accuracy to support quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Location Highlights

Hickory, NC, is near Lake Hickory and within driving distance of Charlotte and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area offers outdoor recreation at Lake Hickory and hiking access in the nearby Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests, both within approximately 1–2 hours’ drive. Downtown Hickory features cultural attractions such as the Hickory Museum of Art and the SALT Block arts district, and Charlotte’s airport is roughly a 1-hour drive for regional travel options. The region suits clinicians seeking a suburban lifestyle with easy access to mountain and urban amenities.

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.