Travel Physical Therapist - $2,166 per week

Assignment Overview

Specialty: Physical Therapist | Discipline: Therapy

Start Date: 09/21/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Hours: 40 per week

Shift: Evenings, 5 × 8‑hour shifts

Facility Details

• Inpatient rehabilitation hospital with 36 beds
• Patient ratio of 5 to 6 patients
• Patient population includes geriatric and adult patients with neurological, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, amputee, and medically complex diagnoses
• Common diagnoses: CVA, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and orthopedic conditions
• Uses Wellsky EHR
• Day‑shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; weekend hours as needed
• No call or float requirements

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and initiate appropriate PT interventions
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy Technicians
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to maintain professional practice standards
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and progress toward short‑ and long‑term goals
• Recommend changes to the physician as needed

Requirements

• Current state PT licensure (if applicable)
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English; additional languages preferred
• AHA certifications required
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy preferred but not required

Additional Information

• Navy‑blue scrubs required
• Permanent address must be more than 60 miles from the facility
• Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Cannot be employed elsewhere full‑time
• Open to first‑time travelers

Pay

Pay package is based on 8‑hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

Evening shifts, 5 × 8‑hour days, 40 hours per week. Day‑shift coverage from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with weekend hours as needed.

Benefits

Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of the assignment; generous 401(k) match; substantial housing stipend; 24/7 support and access to in‑house clinicians.