Travel Physical Therapist
Charlotte, NC
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,717/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,240/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,477/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health
Location: Charlotte, NC – Union County or East Mecklenburg County
Contract: 13 Weeks Contract
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Mileage: Reimbursed between patient visits
Dress Code: Medical business casual or scrubs
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes throughout Union County or East Mecklenburg County.
This is a visit-based Home Health position. The PT will travel to multiple patients' homes during the workday, evaluate their physical needs, develop treatment plans, provide therapy, and help patients improve mobility, strength, and independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide skilled physical therapy services to Home Health patients in their homes.
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and functional rehabilitation.
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety, and use of assistive devices.
- Monitor patient progress and update the Plan of Care as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Follow Home Health, infection-control, and patient-safety standards.
- Travel locally between patient visits.
Required Qualifications
- Current, active North Carolina Physical Therapist (PT) license.
- Previous Physical Therapy experience.
- Ability to provide services independently in patients' homes.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the assigned coverage area.
- Strong communication, organization, and clinical assessment skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Home Health experience preferred.
- Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience strongly preferred.
- Experience working with a Home Health caseload.
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Charlotte, NC
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Charlotte, NC here's what you should know:- Cost of living in Charlotte is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 89°F, while in winter, average lows are around 30°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Charlotte, with options ranging from apartments to furnished homes.
- Charlotte is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
- Public transportation includes buses and light rail, but a car is recommended for convenience.
- Charlotte has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Charlotte.
- Charlotte offers a variety of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, sports events including professional basketball and football, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking and water sports.
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