Travel Physical Therapist

Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and adaptable Travel Physical Therapist (PT) to evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate patients recovering from injury, surgery, illness, or physical disabilities. The Physical Therapist will provide evidence-based therapy services in a variety of clinical settings while promoting mobility, functional independence, pain management, and overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and functional assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician referrals.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and neuromuscular re-education.
• Evaluate patient progress and modify treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, injury prevention, body mechanics, and assistive device use.
• Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and mobility aids.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Adapt quickly to new healthcare facilities, workflows, and patient populations.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, infection prevention protocols, patient safety standards, and facility policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Master's, or Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Physical Therapy experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of orthopedic, neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and rehabilitation therapy principles.
• Excellent communication, critical-thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous travel healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, skilled nursing facilities (SNF), home health, or long-term care settings.
• Experience treating orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical, geriatric, and medically complex patients.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different clinical environments and interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.