Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,599 to $2,799 per week in Shelby, 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 state PT license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience required.
• Experience treating pediatric patients preferred. Preferred experience should include developmental delay, pediatric orthopedic conditions, and assessing equipment needs for pediatric patients.
• Experience using EPIC or comparable EMR preferred.
• Masters or DPT accepted for PT degree.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital-based outpatient clinic.
• Shift: Days.
• Schedule format: Four 9-hour shifts Monday through Thursday and a 4-hour shift on Friday.
• Standard hours per week: 40.
• Patient population: Pediatric outpatient (orthopedics, developmental delay) and some adults for equipment needs.
• EMR system: EPIC.
• Orientation: Department onboarding 4–5 days.
• Floating: May float between regional clinics within the health system.
• Weekend rotation: No weekends for outpatient setting.
• Holiday expectations: All holidays coverage required unless released by leadership.
• Uniform: Light gray scrubs. Parking is free.

Location Highlights

Shelby, NC sits near popular outdoor and cultural destinations and offers a suburban lifestyle with regional access. The city is within a 25–30 minute drive of South Mountains State Park and 30–40 minutes to Kings Mountain National Military Park, offering hiking, mountain biking, and historical trails. Shelby is a 40–60 minute drive to Charlotte, providing commuter access to professional sports, major airports, and urban entertainment. The downtown district features local galleries, the Earl Scruggs Center, and seasonal festivals, supporting a community-oriented, quiet-to-active lifestyle depending on preference.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. A comprehensive benefits package is available beginning the first day of the assignment.

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

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT and gain clinical variety and career flexibility. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by an AI-enhanced career app for therapy professionals.

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.