Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Asheville, NC

Key Responsibilities Provide physical therapy evaluation and treatment to inpatient rehabilitation patients including those with TBI, stroke, orthopedic, cardiac, SCI, pulmonary, and debility diagnoses. Why Join Us Work within a specialized rehabilitation unit featuring a variety of advanced therapeutic equipment and a dedicated, non-float assignment tailored to rehab care.

Job Title

Travel Physical Therapist – Inpatient Rehabilitation

Location

Asheville, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Full-Time | Onsite | Days | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy evaluation and treatment to inpatient rehabilitation patients including those with TBI, stroke, orthopedic, cardiac, SCI, pulmonary, and debility diagnoses
• Perform therapeutic procedures including e-stim, ultrasound, splinting, wound care, and limb wrapping
• Utilize safe patient handling techniques and specialized equipment such as Sara Steady, Sara Plus, Hoyer lifts, Viking lifts, and sliding boards
• Document clinical care accurately using Meditech and RehabConnect EMR systems
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences, family training sessions, and durable medical equipment recommendations
• Monitor and manage pressure ulcer prevention strategies and implement bowel/bladder and skin integrity protocols

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of physical therapy experience
• Current, active PT licensure to practice in the state of North Carolina
• Proficiency in safe patient handling techniques and relevant rehabilitation protocols
• Experience with EMR documentation and regulatory compliance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration
• Demonstrated critical thinking and time management abilities

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting
• Familiarity with wheelchair, prosthetics, orthotics, and adaptive equipment training
• Knowledge of autonomic dysreflexia prevention protocols and related complication management
• Experience working within a CARF or specialty-certified rehabilitation environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a specialized rehabilitation unit featuring a variety of advanced therapeutic equipment and a dedicated, non-float assignment tailored to rehab care
• Join an active teaching environment with student rotations and a growing specialty certification program offering professional development opportunities