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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a critical access hospital, requiring pelvic and pediatric experience in an acute and outpatient care setting.

Details

• 13-week assignment with an 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM shift schedule
• Work across acute, outpatient, and short-term rehab settings
• Facility includes 48 acute care beds and 25 short-term rehab beds
• 1-on-1 patient ratio in outpatient, acute, and short-term rehab care
• Uses Redoc for outpatient documentation and Paragon for acute and short-term rehab documentation
• Weekend hours and float requirements dependent on position, to be discussed during interview
• No on-call requirements
• Every other weekend rotation

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience preferred
• Pelvic and pediatric experience required
• Experience in ortho and neuro preferred
• AHA certifications required
• License required if applicable
• Experience in the specific area of care required

Additional Information

• Hospital serves four westernmost counties of North Carolina, offering primary, inpatient, emergency, imaging, rehabilitation, urology, cardiopulmonary, geriatric, pediatric, and gastroenterology services
• Located in Bryson City, NC, near the Great Smoky Mountains with access to hiking, biking, and kayaking
• Orientation scheduled periodically throughout October through December 2026
• Candidates must live 60 miles or more from the facility to be considered for travel assignment
• Candidates who have worked permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time
• Open to first-time travelers