Travel Physical Therapist - $1,966 per week

Specialty: Physical Therapist | Discipline: Therapy

About the role

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Manhattan, Kansas. This position offers a 36-hour work week with a minimum guarantee of 32 hours per week, scheduled as 8-hour shifts (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) over 5 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure accuracy of patient care records for all assigned cases.
• Report correct billing information to the Director of Physical Therapy.
• Provide direct patient care, including evaluation and treatment planning as prescribed.
• Assist with transfers, gait, and balance training based on patient mobility levels (minimum to maximum assistance).
• Perform manual manipulation, including pushing and/or pulling of patient body parts and limbs.
• Report and interpret treatment results.
• Develop and present in-services for the facility as requested.
• Supervise support personnel in immediate work areas as appropriate.
• Perform clinical functions: screens, evaluations, development of treatment plans, and delivery of treatment in accordance with facility, Medicare, and client policies.
• Participate in patient care meetings as appropriate.
• Assist with community education and public relations activities of the facility when needed.
• Educate patients' families and staff on specific treatment plans and therapy goals.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other staff members to carry out established treatment plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current certification with the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed by the State in the designated geographic area for the respective therapy profession.
• Demonstrated ability to safely lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., without posing a threat to self, co-workers, caregivers, or patients.
• Ability to perform minimal assist transfers, defined as lifting and controlling 50 pounds.

Schedule

• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12 hours, days (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 8x5 schedule)
• Hours: 36 hours per week (minimum guarantee of 32 hours per week)