Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,632 to $2,832 per week in Shelby, NC

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Shelby, NC at a hospital setting 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 (or compact-state equivalent if applicable) PT license required prior to start.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Minimum 1 year of acute care physical therapy experience required. Candidates with acute care PT/OT experience are acceptable as first-time travelers.
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record preferred.
• Ability to manage acute patient types including post-operative care, neurologic conditions, general debility, COPD, and CHF.
• Willingness to float between nearby hospital campuses as needed.
• Orientation/onboarding availability for a 4–5 day department-specific onboarding period.
• Preferred: prior trauma or Level III hospital experience.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital (acute care, 142-bed, Level III trauma center).
• Position: Physical Therapist, Travel assignment, 26-week duration.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Days 0800-1700, 5x8 schedule.
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.
• Weekend & Holiday Expectations: Rotating weekends; typical acute care weekend rotation approximately 1 weekend every 4–6 weeks. Holidays staffed unless approved RTO by leader.
• Schedule Notes: Shifts are generally 5–8 hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.
• Onboarding: Department onboarding of 4–5 days.

Location Highlights

Shelby, NC offers a mix of small-city living and accessible outdoor and cultural options. Shelby is located within approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour drive of South Mountains State Park and Crowders Mountain State Park, providing hiking, waterfalls, and rock-climbing opportunities. The city is about 45 miles west of Charlotte, offering commuter access to major cultural venues, professional sports, and an international airport within roughly one hour. Downtown Shelby features the Earl Scruggs Center and local dining districts less than a 10-minute drive from major hospital areas. The region supports a quieter suburban to small-city lifestyle with nearby lakes and outdoor recreation for an active, outdoors-oriented clinician.

Additional Facility Notes

• Patient Population: Acute care patients including post-op, neuro, COPD, CHF, and general debility.
• EMR System: EPIC.
• Scrub Color: Light gray.
• Parking: Free.
• Unit Culture: Collaborative department.

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.