Travel Physical Therapist - $1,908 per week
About the role
Location: Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Start date: 11/02/2026. Duration: 13‑week contract. Specialty: Physical Therapist. Discipline: Therapy. Employment type: Travel. The Outpatient Physical Therapist evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans in accordance with the patient’s needs, goals, and physician direction. The therapist is responsible for delegating and directing all discipline‑specific therapy services for assigned patients and ensuring the design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities. The role includes serving as an educator for patients, families, students, coworkers, and self, while performing other professional duties associated with patient care and the development of therapy services.
Responsibilities
- Completes comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
- Utilizes clinical reasoning to develop appropriate treatment plans and goals focused on patient discharge.
- Documents medical records clearly, concisely, and accurately in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
- Ensures care is provided under signed, valid physician orders.
- Participates in student programs and provides a positive learning environment for students.
- Creates an individualized professional development plan and pursues ongoing professional growth.
- Maintains necessary professional licensure and adheres to ethical standards and codes of conduct.
- Demonstrates awareness of and follows organizational performance improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
- A minimum of 1 year of outpatient clinical experience.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Active and applicable state licensure for physical therapy