Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Hickory, NC

Why Join Us Clinicians are supported by purpose-built AI documentation technology designed to help generate compliant clinical notes in real time, allowing more focus on patient care. Key Responsibilities Evaluate and treat outpatient orthopedic patients, managing approximately 10–11 patients per day and an expected 50 patients per week.

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Hickory, NC | Outpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Temp-to-Hire | Full-Time | Onsite | Days | 5x8s | Expected 40 hours/week | Monday–Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat outpatient orthopedic patients, managing approximately 10–11 patients per day and an expected 50 patients per week
• Conduct 60-minute initial evaluations and deliver follow-up treatments in 30-minute scheduled slots with approximately 60 minutes of treatment time
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation using the NextGen system, supported by AI-assisted documentation technology
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including front desk staff, rehab aides, and additional clinicians providing OT, PT, and PTA services
• Adhere to a structured weekly schedule across Monday through Friday, with shift times varying by day; one-hour lunches included

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of North Carolina, or eligibility to obtain
• Ability to work a 5x8 schedule, Monday through Friday, within established clinic hours
• Ability to manage a caseload of outpatient orthopedic patients with typical outpatient diagnoses

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior outpatient physical therapy experience preferred; no minimum years of experience required
• New graduate Physical Therapists will be considered
• Familiarity with NextGen or similar electronic documentation systems is a plus
• Experience treating a mixed payer population including commercial, Medicare, and workers' compensation patients

Why Join Us

• Clinicians are supported by purpose-built AI documentation technology designed to help generate compliant clinical notes in real time, allowing more focus on patient care
• This contract role offers a temp-to-hire pathway, providing an opportunity for long-term placement within an established, well-staffed outpatient clinic