Local Contract Physical Therapist - $52 per hour

About the role

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a local contract Physical Therapist for a 12‑week assignment in York, Pennsylvania, starting 12/01/2026. The Physical Therapist will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in‑home setting for the older adult population — either in a patient’s private residence or in an independent‑living facility. The role involves evaluating and treating patients in their most functional environment, developing and delivering physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation, making referrals to other disciplines, implementing individualized therapy plans, instructing patients and caregivers in skills essential for independence, and directing activities to promote and maintain health. This position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings. Job ID #26‑33245.

Schedule

Full‑time local contract: 40 hours per week (minimum guarantee 35 hours), 8‑hour shifts, Monday–Friday 08:00 AM – 04:30 PM. Assignment length: 12–13 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, timely clinical and billing documentation, and work‑related meetings.
• Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences, and other related meetings.
• Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive patient needs.
• Consult with rehabilitation team members to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen for each patient.
• Adapt programs and/or plans of care according to individual patient needs.
• Promote a safe environment and enforce elimination of fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Clean, maintain, identify, and report the need for repair of equipment.
• Prioritize patient service: ensure patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring, compassionate atmosphere that recognizes individuals’ needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients — including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures — synthesize information, interpret findings to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine predicted level of improvement and time required, identify precautions/contraindications, and design a plan of care.
• Develop appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implement the physical therapy treatment plan, and complete all related documentation and record keeping.
• Apply therapeutic techniques in areas including: therapeutic exercise (aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training); functional training; manual therapy; airway clearance techniques; integumentary repair and protection; use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent, and mechanical modalities; health and wellness education on chronic disease management; falls assessment and interventions to reduce fall risk; case management in the home and community.
• Design, fabricate, fit, and/or apply adaptive devices; train patients in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Select appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
• Instruct patients in skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities; evaluate patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential.
• Perform routine re‑examination as needed/required to modify or progress the plan of treatment.
• Incorporate health and wellness programming into treatment plans.
• Perform home and community mobility assessments and provide recommendations for safe mobility in the home and community space.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
• One of the following educational pathways:
  • Master’s degree in Physical Therapy; or
  • Master’s degree in a Physical Therapy related field plus a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy; or
  • Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience.
• Physical Therapy degrees earned outside the U.S. must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. Physical Therapy degree.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from patients’ residences.

Skills

• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Compliance

Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies, and procedures including the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act, and HIPAA. Participates in required orientation and training programs. Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non‑compliance to supervisor, Compliance Liaison, or Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline. Cooperates with monitoring, audit functions, and investigations. Participates, as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities.

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, their commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made them a trusted name in healthcare staffing. Their mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain high standards of care, providing top‑notch professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.