Travel Home Health Physical Therapist - $2,799 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Albemarle, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Albemarle, NC, within a Home Health setting where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active North Carolina state PT license or ability to obtain state licensure prior to the start of assignment.
• Minimum of 1 year of Home Health physical therapy experience required. First-time travelers accepted if experienced in home health (preferred).
• Homecare Homebase EMR experience required.
• Experience with geriatric care, chronic disease management, and maintenance OASIS-E experience required.
• Competence in gait training, balance training, non-pharmaceutical pain management, and developing efficient plans of care to maximize patient function.
• Ability to recognize signs and symptoms to prevent readmissions and communicate effectively with the clinical team.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from AHA or ARC.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required. Must be willing to drive extended daily mileage (average 60–80 miles per day).
• Preferred: Experience with EPIC Rover (view only), Focura, and Samsung Note devices used for documentation and media upload.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Home Health
• Shift Name: Days
• Shift Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40
• Schedule Cycle: every 13 weeks
• Orientation: New employee orientation plus 5 days of unit orientation
• Patient Population: All adults with diagnoses including chronic disease, orthopedics (total hips/knees), falls, CHF, COPD, occasional stroke
• Typical Caseload: Approximately 6 visits per day
• Travel/Driving Expectations: No maximum mileage; average 60–80 miles per day. Mileage reimbursed weekly.
• Floating: Clinician will travel throughout the regional area (Albemarle and surrounding towns). No specific facility names required.
• Call/Weekends: No on-call. No weekend rotation. No major holiday coverage.

Location Highlights

Albemarle, NC offers regional outdoor access and local cultural attractions for a balanced lifestyle. The city sits near Morrow Mountain State Park, about a 25–30 minute drive, offering hiking trails and the Pee Dee River for boating. Albemarle is within a 45–60 minute drive of the Uwharrie National Forest, providing mountain biking and scenic backcountry recreation. Downtown Albemarle features local dining and historic sites within walking distance of municipal parks, creating a suburban lifestyle with short commutes to neighboring towns such as Badin and Norwood. The region is approximately 45 minutes from Charlotte’s metropolitan amenities, enabling urban access for cultural events, airport connections, and professional sports while maintaining a quieter, small-city home base.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. Eligible travelers receive a comprehensive benefits package. Details will be provided by your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT and get flexibility, stability, and career growth. Enjoy full-time assignments, benefits, and opportunities to work across diverse home health settings nationwide.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #436769. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.

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