Travel Physical Therapist
Davenport, WA
Thrive Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Title: Physical Therapist

City/State: Davenport, Washington

Shift: 8 or 9 hrs/day, 4 days per week, 08:00:00-16:00:00

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Start Date: 09/08/2026

Job Description:

A Physical Therapist plans and executes rehabilitation programs to help patients return to a higher level of physical function after an accident or surgery. They often help to manage or lessen the pain experienced by someone with a degenerative condition or terminal disease. Physical Therapists aid patients through a combination of physical activity, reflexology, massage, and muscular and skeletal manipulation. The PT collaborates with speech therapists and physical therapists to achieve the best outcomes for the patient.

Responsibilities:

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms and review their medical history and referrals from providers
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move about
• Develop an individualized treatment plan
• Coach patients and teach them therapeutic exercises and stretches to improve their condition
• Use hands-on therapy such as massage to ease patients' pain and provide stimulation to promote healing
• Keep detailed records relating to patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress
• Report progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, providers, and members of the patient care committee

Requirements:

• Education: Master's Degree from an accredited physical therapy program
• Experience: Experience working directly with patients in a long-term care or hospital setting
• Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Current Physical Therapist state license, Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: Possess documentation skills, have excellent verbal communication, provide satisfactory patient services, be a team player, demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served