Physical Therapist
Spruce Pine, NC
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week travel contract supporting both acute care and outpatient rehabilitation settings in Spruce Pine, NC.

Details

• Position is based within a hospital rehabilitation services department, operating across an acute care setting (60-bed hospital) and two outpatient clinics, including a Burnsville outpatient location
• Day shift hours are 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Patient load is approximately 9–11 patients per day per FTE
• EMR systems used include Cerner for acute care and Nethealth Xfits (formerly ReDoc) for outpatient
• Available equipment includes PT modalities, a pool, cardiovascular equipment, Biodex balance system, and a fitness center
• Weekend rotation required every 5th weekend; Saturday shifts involve priority patients only (approx. 2–3 hours); no Sunday visits required
• Staff team includes PTs, PTAs, OTs, a COTA, and an SLP

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of PT experience, with active practice within the last 6 months required
• Both outpatient and acute care experience are required
• Active NC PT license required (license required if applicable)
• Candidates with orthopedic, sports medicine, spine, manual therapy, vestibular, vertigo, or stroke experience are preferred
• No gaps in work history totaling 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two references required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)

Additional Information

• Typical procedures include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, balance training, and gait training
• Ideal candidates are team-oriented and outgoing
• Acute care dress code: eggplant/purple scrubs; outpatient dress code: business attire or polo with khakis
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates will not be considered