Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in South Portland, ME, providing home health care to adults and occasional pediatric patients. You will help patients recover from orthopedic surgeries, address fall risk and deconditioning, and improve mobility while delivering care across Aroostook County and surrounding areas. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Maine physical therapy license required at start of assignment.
• BLS certification required (AHA or ARC acceptable).
• Valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and auto insurance required for travel between patient homes.
• Minimum 1 year of PT experience required. Home health experience preferred but other PT settings will be considered.
• Experience treating post-orthopedic surgery, post-surgical recovery, fall risk, deconditioning, and mobility impairments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous home health caseload management experience.
• Comfort with caseloads of approximately 20–25 patients per therapist.
• Familiarity with Netsmart EMR preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 0800-1700.
• Weekend rotation: approximately 1 weekend every 4–6 weeks (Saturday and Sunday).
• Holiday coverage: facility operates on major and minor holidays; approximately 50% of holidays included in contract expectations.
• Orientation: 1–2 weeks of orientation provided.
• Floating/Travel: position covers Aroostook County with travel between patient homes; clinicians may travel 50–100 miles per day.
• Scheduling flexibility: manager may consider 4x10-hour shifts.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available from day one.
• Medical benefits and 401(k) options.
• 24/7 recruiter support for assignment coordination.
• Housing options and travel reimbursement available where applicable.
• Referral bonus opportunities.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide home-based rehabilitation that improves patient function and independence. Work with scheduler support and remote leadership, including available PT leads and manager guidance. Use Netsmart EMR to document care and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams. Your work will address functional mobility, post-operative recovery, and fall prevention to support safe community living.

Location Highlights

South Portland offers coastal access and outdoor recreation within easy reach. Enjoy proximity to Bug Light Park and the Portland Head Light in nearby Cape Elizabeth, both offering waterfront views and historic landmarks within a short drive. Experience access to Casco Bay ferries for island excursions and close commuting routes to downtown Portland for dining, arts, and cultural festivals. The area supports coastal and suburban lifestyles with nearby beaches, hiking options, and regional parks such as Sebago Lake State Park within approximately 30–45 minutes.

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.