Physical Therapist
Bryson City, NC
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week travel contract at a critical access hospital in Bryson City, NC, with experience in ortho/neuro and multi-setting care required.

Details

• Day shift schedule, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 13-week contract
• Physical Therapy department at a 48-bed critical access hospital
• Services span acute/inpatient, transitional, and outpatient care settings
• 1:1 patient therapy ratio
• Patient population includes orthopedic, neurological, pediatric, and pelvic health cases
• Charting via Redoc (outpatient)
• No call requirements
• Occasional floating may be required depending on staffing needs
• Weekend hours are unlikely but noted as every other weekend in scheduling system

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience; new graduates will be considered
• Experience in ortho/neuro, acute/transitional/outpatient, pediatrics, and pelvic health required
• AHA certifications required
• Active PT license required if applicable
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• Candidates must reside 60+ miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates

Additional Information

• Critical access hospital serving the westernmost counties of North Carolina, offering a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services
• Candidates who have worked permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates who are currently employed full-time elsewhere are not eligible
• Located in Bryson City, NC, a small town in the Great Smoky Mountains with access to hiking, biking, kayaking, and tubing at Deep Creek