Travel Physical Therapist
Highlands, NC
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel Position

Location: Highlands, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work setting includes Acute care and Eckerd Living Center (ELC) nursing home
• Facility offers 24 acute/swing beds, 40 nursing home beds, and 10 skilled beds within the nursing home
• Patient care provided in patient rooms, hallways, outdoor areas, and rehab gym
• Rehab department includes PT, OT, and SLP services
• Documentation systems used: Cerner and NetHealth
• Schedule: 40 hours per week (schedule details to be discussed during interview)
• Floating required between acute/swing, nursing home, and outpatient services as needed

Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy
• Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years in a medical setting (hospital and/or nursing home experience required)
• Certifications:

  • CPR (BLS) certification required
  • North Carolina Physical Therapy license required
• Skills:

  • Experience performing physical therapy evaluations
  • Ability to establish plans of care
  • Participate in rounds and care conferences
  • Communicate effectively with rehab team regarding patient progress, equipment needs, and discharge planning

Work Environment & Benefits

• Collaborative and supportive team culture focused on best patient care
• Stroke-certified hospital with a rehab focus
• 5-star rated nursing home facility
• Access to two rehab gyms (current gym fully equipped; new gym and outdoor gym in development)
• Business casual or scrubs dress code
• Positive staff recognition programs and frequent celebrations

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Floating between multiple care settings is expected
• Rehab services include acute inpatient, nursing home, and outpatient care

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with solid hospital and nursing home experience seeking a travel assignment in a community-focused, rehab-oriented hospital environment.