Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a traveling Physical Therapist where you’ll 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 Kentucky Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
BLS Certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
Outpatient clinic experience required. Experience with general musculoskeletal evaluations and plan of care development preferred.
Experience with patient documentation, goal writing, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with payer guidelines required.
Demonstrated competency in safe patient handling and materials handling as related to outpatient populations preferred.
Ability to supervise and delegate to therapy assistants and provide student supervision as needed preferred.

Assignment Details

Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
Shift: 5x8 schedule.
Duration: 13 week assignment.
Positions Available: Multiple openings.

Location Highlights

Louisville offers a mix of urban amenities and outdoor access ideal for travelers.

The city is home to the Louisville Waterfront Park and the Big Four Bridge, with downtown riverfront access along the Ohio River and a pedestrian connection to Jeffersonville, IN within minutes. The Waterfront Park and Waterfront Botanical Gardens are within a short drive of major medical and commercial districts, offering urban waterfront recreation and frequent cultural events. Nearby, Cherokee Park and the 18-mile Louisville Loop provide extensive biking and running trails and are about a 10–20 minute drive from central neighborhoods. The city is known for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, located near downtown, and a growing culinary and bourbon scene with the Urban Bourbon Trail and distillery tours within short commutes. Public transit options include TARC bus routes serving downtown and surrounding communities for convenient local travel.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
Competitive Referral Bonuses
100% Paid Housing Available
Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel PT and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

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.