Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Carlisle, PA

Key Responsibilities Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in accordance with patient needs, goals, and physician direction. Serve as an educator to patients, families, students, and coworkers; participate in student programs by providing supervision, developing learning objectives, and completing student evaluations.

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Pennsylvania | Outpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 13 Weeks with option to extend

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in accordance with patient needs, goals, and physician direction
• Maintain clear, concise, and timely medical record documentation including goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with state, federal, and payer guidelines
• Design functional treatment programs focused on progressing patients toward discharge within an established length of stay and facilitating effective return to community activities
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients while ensuring care is provided under valid physician orders and within insurance approvals
• Serve as an educator to patients, families, students, and coworkers; participate in student programs by providing supervision, developing learning objectives, and completing student evaluations
• Adhere to all safety protocols including safe patient handling, infection control, and workplace hazard reporting

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in good standing in the state of Pennsylvania
• Minimum of 1 year of outpatient physical therapy experience required
• Adherence to discipline-specific State Practice Act and all applicable regulatory requirements
• Completion of all state-mandated continuing education requirements

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with functional quality indicator assessments and letters of medical necessity
• Demonstrated involvement in professional development activities, continuing education, or professional organizations
• Familiarity with performance improvement methodologies in a clinical setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a structured outpatient environment with a strong emphasis on patient safety, quality care, and professional growth
• Contract position offers flexibility with the potential for extension beyond the initial 13-week assignment