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Travel Physical Therapist
Highlands, North Carolina
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital

$1,462-2,087/week

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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.